CONTENTS OF SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN MAGAZINE, 1889-1940

VOL I MARCH 1888 No 1 - DEC 1888 No 10

9 Southwell Cathedral reopened after restoration - to page 17.28 0pening of “The home of the All Saints Sisters” in the district of

St Albans Nottingham.34 A summary of the work completed on the restoration of

Southwell Cathedral - to page 39.55 The Octocentenary of Blyth Church.77 Bulwell parish church St Mary reopened Easter Day 1888.77 Presentation to Dean Hole at Caunton.77 Church progress at Balderton.91 Churches needing restoration in 1887.108 Whatton St John of Beverley Notts erection of a new Reredos it

is a triptych with Edwin and Ethelburgha on the right, the Nativity of our Lord in the centre and Paulinus and St John of Beverley on the left.

109 Harworth, Tickhill stained glass window inserted.109 Mattersey organ dedicated.109 St Bartholomew Nottingham Mission church Blue Bell Hill to

start fund for permanent church building.109 East Bridgford church installed a clock in the tower to

commemorate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee.110 Christ Church Cinder Hill reopened after chancel renovated and

redecorated.110 New Reredos at St Leonards Newark.131 Hucknall Torkard parish church reopened after restoration and

enlarging.132 Church extensions in Nottingham.132 New church of St George in the Meadows dedicated.133 New church at Winthorpe dedicated to All Saints with

description of the new building.134 Owthorpe church thoroughly restored.148 Church and School Architecture to page 155.157 St Swithins Woodborough £1450 required for restoration.180 Budby church opening an iron church which has already been at

Winthorpe.201 Reopening of Christ church New Radford after cleaning and

redecorating.224 Mission Room at Nether Langwith converted out of an old barn.249 Widmerpool reopened on 26 oct. 1888 after restoration.250 Granby reopened on 30 Oct 1888 after restoration.250 Ruddington St Peter rebuilt at a cost of £1200.251 North Collingham ‘Lych-Gate’ opened Nov 15 1888.

VOL II JAN 1889 No 11 - DEC 1889 No 22

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17 Farnsfield Church House opened on Monday Oct 22 1888.36 Dedication of a memorial at St Alban’s Sneinton.37 Nuttall silver flagon presented to the church.61 Winthorpe stained glass window by Bishop of Southwell. 82 Holbeck Woodhouse chapel of ease having become inadequate,

The Duke of Portland to build a new church.121 Blyth new mission room opened at Barnby Moor on Feb 27 1889

and called ‘St James’ church house.121 Carlton in Lindrick commitment to restore the church.123 St Bartholomew’s church Nottingham annual meeting in support

of the permanent church held in temporary iron building on Blue Hill.

123 Holbeck Woodhouse opened 10 May 1889. A corrugated iron building lined with wood, situated half way between Holbeck and Holbeck Woodhouse.

142 St Nicholas Nottingham thoroughly cleaned and repaired at a cost of £173.

165 Orston church undergoing restoration.187 Wollaton church. Garden fete held for rehanging the bells.187 Edwinstowe church, bazaar for new peal of 6 bells raised £150.205 Plumtree church new clock by Copes of Nottingham.206 Clumber church to be dedicated on Tuesday Oct 22 at 11am.240 Opening of the new church at Clumber.254 Kirkby in Ashfield Nov 23 1889 new organ by Lloyds of

Nottingham.254 St Philips Nottingham new schoolroom opened by Bishop of

Derby on Nov 12 1889.254 St Matthew Nottingham new stained glass window.256 St Catherine Nottingham meeting of subscribers to the

permanent church.

VOL III JAN 1890 No 23 - DEC 1890 No 34

17 Hucknall Torkard stained glass memorial window.18 Normanton on Soar church reopened Dec 23 1890 following

alterations at a cost of £2020.22 Opening of Daybrook Mission church Nottingham in detail. 66 Coddington additional Burial ground consecrated.48 Carlton church to be completed by the Earl of Carnarvon which

was first started in 1884.81 Morton church reopened after being reseated and renovated

and added to by the erection of a vestry.82 Rolleston church reopened on April 7 after restoration of the

tower at a cost of £800.84 Willoughby church to be restored as it has been dilapidated

from 1887.101 Emmanuel church Nottingham, church commissioners have

granted an endowment of £150 per annum.102 Hickling new clock tower at a cost of £129 replaces one nearly

200 years old.

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119 Kirkby Woodhouse foundation stones of new Sunday school in connection with John’s church Kirkby Woodhouse were laid on 14 June. The new building will be erected near the church.

119 St Philip’s Nottingham new organ built by Mr White of Grantham.

166 Reopening of South Collingham church after it’s last restoration.171 Consecration of the new chancel at St Paul Hyson Green.179 Consecration of the new church and burial ground at

Underwood .196 Restoration of Bunny church full details.211 Mission House for Rainworth in the parish of Blidworth.213 East Retford peel of 8 bells rehung and second new peel to be

added.213 Farnsfield church new heating apparatus installed in the church.

VOL IV JAN 1891 No 35 - DEC 1891 No 46

12 St Catherine's Nottingham plans to build a church for 600 worshippers

14 Hucknall Torkard 3 Kempe stained glass windows on Dec 2327 Arrangements for the illumination of the clock Tower Bulwell parish church40 Emmanuel church Nottingham received endowment of £150 per

annum40 St Paul Carlton The Bishop of Southwell consecrated the new

portion on St Mathias' day40 St Albans Nottingham anxiously awaits for endowment41 St Bartholomew's Nottingham fall of boundary wall45 Annesley church All Saints dedication of stained glass window45 Bulwell Brass Memorial tablet46 Mansfield St Mark’s The Duke of Portland who gave the site

promised £100 in aid of building fund60 Cotham St Michael reopened on March 21 after restoration,77 Mansfield St Mark’s about £1,200 given towards new church78 St Peter's Nottingham sale of work realised £340 in aid of

restoration fund115 Hucknall Huthwaite Bishop expressed a wish that a new church

might soon be built near boys’ National school115 Keywords St Mary Magdalene purchased new organ at cost of

f177 from Hamshaw and sons Birmingham115 Tuxford St Nicholas meeting to consider restoration of the

church,130 Aslockton Mission room laying of memorial stone for the new

church143 Lowdham church needs new organ143 St Bartholomew’s Nottingham offertory in aid of building

permanent church143 Rolleston sake of work realized £60 in aid of church towers still

needs fund for restoration of Nave and Aisle160 Bulwell Half an acre of glebe land added to churchyard,160 Bleasby gift of brass eagle lecterns

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161 Mansfield site proposed for church of S Marks161 St Matthew's Nottingham stained glass window by A J Dix

London,162 West Bridgford bazaar fund for enlargement of Parish church178 Clumber dedication festival179 St Catherine's Nottingham sale of work fund for building

permanent church187 St George's Nottingham consecrated189 Bestwood Park a new organ by C Lloyd & Co., Nottingham190 Hucknall Torkard £100 and 600 yards of land for erection of

new church on Watnall road191 St James Nottingham £450 for re-seating and other

improvements

VOL V JAN 1892 No 47 - DEC 1892 No 58

Frontispiece Drawings - alterations and additions to the church of Holy Rood Edwalton Nottingham.

13 Bulwell Clock for church tower.13 Bunny restoration of tower and steeple15 Worksop letter to Daily Guardian - proposal to divert road from

under, and enclose fabric within churchyard.22 Trowell stained glass window and description of restoration

1891.29 Sneinton St Albans new font dedicated January 24th.41 Nottingham St Margaret Mission church opened by The Bishop

of Southwell.42 Wilford church Nottingham restoration completed.48 East Bridgford Brass Eagle Lectern presented.49 Saundby St Martin re-opened after restoration.64 Kinoulton St Mary stained glass window.80 Hucknall Torkard foundation stone for new church laid by

Duchess of Portland.80 Kneeton dedication service for three new bells by Taylors of

Loughborough.94 Mansfield Woodhouse tower unsafe restoration fund started.95 Mansfield St Marks new Iron Mission room dedicated.95 Rolleston Bells re-hung.96 Nottingham St Matthew Memorial window erected to Mr Fraser.96 Sneinton St Stephen fund started for formation chapel in south

transept113 Farndon St Peter foundation stone laid for new chancel115 Newark Parish church stained glass for great western window

in south aisle.115 New Basford proposal to add new chancel and organ chamber.115 Norton Cuckney Mansfield new stained glass window in East

end.130 Lowdam restoration of organ completed.130 Old Radford All Souls permanent building fund started.131 Sneinton attempted burglary131 Warsop new organ.

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139 Colston Bassett St John new church consecrated, drawing on page 139.

140 Hucknall Torkard, Hazelgrove-new church consecrated.147 Lenton application for faculty for alterations. 14 8 Nottingham St George formation of district chapelry granted.148 Ordsall three old bells re-hung and three new bells added.148 Worksop Gatehouse about to be enclosed.157 Mapperley St Jude Mayor laid corner stone for new chancel.161 Sneinton St Stephen re-opened.171 Southwell Cathedral new organ dedicated.172 Awsworth St Peter one acre added to churchyard, new school

and parish room, brief description of church.173 Carlton-in-Lindrick church re-opened.180 Nottingham St John dedication of memorial window to the late

Rev J M Valpy.186 Flawborough St Peter re-opened.187 Radford All Souls foundation stone laid for new church.191 Edwalton Church requires restoration.194 Nottingham Emmanuel church new parish room erected.194 Edwalton proposal build new church and vicarage.

VOL VI JAN 1893 No 59 – DEC 1893 No 70

F Piece Drawing of gatehouse Chapel Worksop9 Welbeck Abbey Chapel dedicated by The Bishop of Southwell.14 Brinsley St James piece of land adjoining churchyard given by

The Duke of Newcastle for burial ground.14 Bulwell St John five windows dedicated in memory of Rev

William Henry Cantell.14 Nottingham St Mathew Memorial window erected by Mr T

Bayley in memory of his mother Mrs Bayley of Lenton Abbey.14 Nottingham St Simon new organ was opened in this church.14 Nottingham St Ann funds for new heating appartatus.15 Wollaton new illuminated turret striking clock started by Lady

Middleton.28 Worksop St John suggested new clock for tower and one or two

more bells added.46 Ordsall suggested building of a new church.54 Southwell Cathedral organ fund - remaining £3000 needed

donated by Canon Trebeck.54 Emmanuel church Nottingham consecration of a new chancel

organ chamber by The Bishop of Southwell.61 Nottingham St Nicholas new Brussels carpet for the vestry.61 Worksop Priory Gate House being restored by The Duke of

Newcastle.77 Woodborough church re-opened after restoration.80 Flintham church bazaar in aid of restoration.80 Harworth Nottingham bells re-hung and new tenor bell added.81 Hucknall Torkard chancel permanently decorated.81 Rolleston with Morton Chancel window removed and replaced

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82 Tuxford ro re-open on May 18th after interior restoration.82 Worksop Priory Gate House not to be used in connection with St

Cuthbert’s college.87 Lowdam - church choir festival to be held here.92 Tuxford church re-opened after restoration.92 Nottingham St Jude re-opened - consecrated new chancel and

dedicated east window of stained glass.97 Nottingham St Peter fund for re-hanging the bells.107 Lowdham church choral festival June 22nd.124 Farndon St Peter church re-opened after restoration.130 Retford -Bishop consecrates new portion of cemetery.130 New Basford bazaar for funds for new church.145 Nottingham St Mathew oak chancel screen erected by Mr G

Waterall in memory of his father.157 Misson St John Baptist struck by lightning and a great portion

destroyed.160 Cropwell Bishop re-opened after refurnishing and partial

restoration.161 Nottingham St Saviour formal opening of new classroom which

was added to the church..175 Nottingham St Mary opening of new Church Hall.178 Nottingham St Mathew new window in memory of Mr Robert

Dickinson.192 Ranskill -New Chancel, organ chamber and sacristy for chapel

of ease.195 Nottingham St Saviour memorial window unveiled in the centre

east end to Mrs Rodgers.195 Sneinton St Matthias’ internally re-roofed in summer and carbon

gas lights installed, several gifts for sanctuary.

VOL VII JAN 1894 No 71 DEC 1894 No 82

3 Restorations at Woodborough, Tuxford, Farndon and Langford.3 Chancel added to St Jude and Emmanuel churches in

Nottingham.3 Kneesall tower restored.3 Restorations at Edingley, Bothamsall and Cropwell Bishop.3 Misson Church restored after damage by lightning6 The Right Rev. Edward Trollope D.D. purchased remains of

Archbishops house and grounds adjoining Southwell Minster.12 St Bartholomew church building fund opened.12 Nottingham St Nicholas set of bookmarkers given by Mr & Mrs

G H Smith.27 Mansfield St Marks fund started for new church.27 West Bridgford new choir surplices.27 Hickling completion of stone pulpit by addition of staircase.28 East Leake a pair of new candlesticks.28 West Bridgford - Altar frontal and dossal hangings.28 West Leake S Helen - oak lectern.41 Radford All Souls considerable progress in erection of

permanent church.6

61 Maplebeck proposal to restore spire and tower.79 Lenton re-opened after extensive improvements.79 Ruddington St Peter two stained glass windows dedicated, and

piece of land consecrated for churchyard extension.92 Stanford-on-Soar St John Baptist re-opened after restoration.97 Hucknall four stained glass windows - by London firm.116 Balderton stained glass north window in memory of Rev F V

Russell by Burlisson and Grylls.116 Blidworth - 2000sq. yards of ground consecrated as addition to

churchyard.116 Epperstone Brass cross 3ft 4ins high placed on the super altar.116 Nottingham St James £100 spent on new choir vestry and organ.116 Nottingham St Margaret serpentine marble font erected.117 Ranskill St Barnabas dedication of new chancel.131 West Bridgford decision to built a new church.132 Nottingham St Nicholas parapets repaired.156 Newark parish church restoration of spire after serious damage

by lighting.157 New Basford St Augustine foundation stone of chancel laid.169 Nottingham St Paul church restoration, re-seating nave, removal

of organ from west end to choir and installation of electric light.184 Edwalton Holy Rood re-opened after alterations and additions.185 Nottingham Emmanuel chancel erected in the last two years.185 Rolleston bazaar in aid of restoration.

VOL VIII JAN 1895 No 83 - DEC 1895 No 94

12 Radford All Souls consecrated Dec. 6 by The Bishop of Southwell. Many special gifts were donated.

32 Nottingham St Margaret opening of new organ.47 Hucknall Torkard work about to begin on enlargement e.g.

chancel and organ.63 Lenton Nottingham extensive renovation.63 Nottingham St Paul extensive renovation.63 New Basford new chancel.63 Radford All Souls consecrated.65 Nottingham St Thomas second church to be fitted with new

electric fires the first being St Paul’s.65 Nottingham St Catherine new church needed.80 Blyth Priory church of St Mary and St Martin has been restored

at a cost of £3,500.80 Gotham fund started for restoration of tower.81 New Basford St Augustine consecration of added new chancel.96 Hucknall Torkard foundation stone laid for new chancel of St

John’s mission church.96 Nottingham St Catherine gift of £11,000 towards new church

from Mr Henry Gee for building of chancel in memory of his parents.

96 Redford Iron church building used as a church was re-opened as a Sunday school when new church was consecrated.

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97 Walesby St Edmund dedication of new organ and a small piece of ground which was added to the churchyard consecrated.

113 Rolleston-with-Morton re-opened on Ascension Day May 23rd.129 Flintham fund started for restoration proposals.129 Hucknall Torkard St John sale of work in aid of chancel fund.130 Radford Brass Alms dish presented to All Souls by Mr Nolan

Peate of Lenton138 Nottingham foundation stone laid for new church on a piece of

land adjoining on St Ann’s Well Road.144 North Wheatley fund for restoration of the church almost

complete, work to start later in the year.160 East Retford dedication of Litany desk in memory of Mr

Archibald Butler.161 Mansfield plans for new church dedicated to St Mark to be

started in the Spring.161 Nottingham St George dedication of new organ.174 Hucknall Torkard St John enlarged by permanent chancel with

organ chamber and clergy vestry.193 Nottingham St Nicholas oak lectern with pedestal bequeathed

by Joseph Pettifor and made by Messrs Wippell & co.

VOL IX JAN 1896 No 95 - DEC 1896 No 106

13 Farnsfield St Michael green altar frontal and hangings worked and presented by Miss Wilkinson.

13 Lowdam St Mary re-opened after chancel restoration, three light east window replaced by four light window.

14 Sutton Bonington Oak Eagle lectern given by G E Paget.21 Southwell Minster meeting convened to present a Cope to the

Bishop.31 Tollerton unveiling of memorial window to G E Welby.43 Rolleston Holy Trinity re-opened after restoration.45 Marnham St Wilfrid dedication of clock gift of Miss F Cust.62 Epperstone Holy Cross three brass hanging lamps for chancel.

Choir seats altered and kneelers and Hassocks provided.77 Austerfield Nottingham very small church Norman arch and

doorway discovered while examining with a view to restoration.78 East Retford £1000 church fund will soon be available for

repair of fabric.78 Misson church St John Baptist re-opened after extensive

restoration.79 Nottingham St Nicholas fire proof safe presented.97 Cuckney St Mary fund started for restoration.98 Edwinstowe St Ann brass lectern presented.130 Woodborough restoration fund started.145 Hucknall Torkard St Peter organ purchased and erected.145 Hucknall Torkard St John money raised for reduction of debt on

chancel fund.146 Southwell Cathedral presentation of book markers.146 Nottingham St Stephen closing service prior to demolition.

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157 Syerston All Saints re-opened, detailed description of restoration.

175 Greasley St Mary re-opened after complete restoration.179 Underwood new organ dedicated in church built in 1890.186 West Bridgford St Giles foundation stone laid for new nave and

chancel191 North and South Wheatley with West Burton Parish church re-

opened after restoration and addition of chancel north aisle.193 Nottingham St Ann Canon Lewis presented a new service of

communion plate and other bequests.194 Nottingham St Stephen recently demolished for railway.194 Nottingham St Thomas re-opening of new organ.

VOL X JAN 1897 No 107- DEC 1897 No 118

5&6 Southwell Minster - plans for Bishops Throne and extension of stalls.

11 Nottingham St Catherine new church consecrated.15 Newark Parish Church – new large oak cross hung from rafters

in place of the old one which was on the rood screen.31 Hucknall two windows by Kempe in memory of Edward Godber.31 South Leverton badly in need of restoration – fund started and

work to proceed at once46 Newark Parish Church appeal for funds for new bells.46 Nottingham St Saviour gift of carved oak font cover by Henry L

Knight.57 Nottingham St Ann stained glass window unveiled in

commemoration of Canon J D Lewis.58 Edwinstowe reopened after thorough restoration.63 Stanford St John Baptist six stained glass windows.78 Nottingham St Nicholas – new flag.78 Nottingham St Andrew stained glass window at the west end in

memory of Rev Frank Woods.92 Hyson Green Stephen foundation stone laid for new church.93 Beeston fund started for new church in the valley district of

Beeston.94 Selston fund started for new church in the hamlet of Westwood.109 Cropwell Butler fund being raised for restoration of Chapel-of-Ease.110 Edwalton new choir stalls dedicated.110 Newark Parish Church new altar cross presented.110 Newark bells re-hung.110 Nottingham St Peter new screen and choir stalls almost completed.141 New Radford Christ Church chancel floor improved with relaying of tessellated

tiles and white marble steps.148 Daybrook St Paul Church dedicated.155 Nottingham St George building of last section inaugurated by

laying of memorial stone.

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157 East Markham dedication of new altar and blessing of memorial window.

159 Underwood bazaar to wipe off debt for organ fund.173 Collingham All Saints reopened173 Long Eaton proposal for mission church.175 Newark Christ Church unveiling of tablet to the memory of Rev

H A Jukes.184 Cropwell Butler chapel of ease reopened.185 Mansfield St Mark new church consecrated189 Kilvington new heating apparatus and slight repairs to fabric.189 North Scarle All Saints bazaar in aid of funds for restoration and

enlargement.

VOL XI JAN 1898 No 119 - DEC 1898 No 130

18 Hucknall Torkard piece of mosaic work placed on north aisle wall.

19 Plumtree re-opening of St Mary’s after restoration and consecration of land added to churchyard.

49 Calverton ring of bells dedicated as permanent memorial to Diamond Jubilee.

50 Stanford-on-Soar presentation of clock and chimes with dials facing North, South and East.

51 West Retford stained glass window erected in the north west.66 Babworth new mission church dedicated.67 Nottingham St Jude dedication of new organ.81 Nottingham St George consecration of new chancel and organ

chamber.83 Mansfield St Peter new screen erected.84 West Bridgford Iron church opened for worship87 Southwell Cathedral offer of donation by Canon Lewis for

completion of stalls accepted.89 Nottingham St Alban Sneinton dedication of new north aisle.94 Hyson Green St Stephen consecration of new church.97 Arnold sale off work to purchase oak eagle lectern.113 South Leverton All Saints reopened after complete restoration.114 Balderton New organ.dedicated.130 East Drayton S Peter dedication of Jubilee clock.131 Nottingham St James New pulpit, New oak screen and Brass

lectern presented, Church to be closed for installation of electric light and alterations.

131 West Retford offer of new screen to be considered.136 Rolleston church reopened after restoration.138 Nottingham St Peter dedication of new chancel screen and choir

stalls.146 Newark new clock fixed in tower.156 West Bridgford Parish Church new naive and chancel dedicated161 Fiskerton St mission room reopened.162 Nottingham St James reopened after extensive alterations and

improvements.163 Selston foundation stone laid for new church at Westwood

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163 Stapleford new mission church promised.186 Clipstone dedication of small mission church made of iron.187 Nottingham St James Pulpit and screen dedicated. Gifts of litany

desk, new lectern stand of oak and other gift promised.193 Nottingham St Andrew reopened after complete restoration and

extension of the organ.194 Nottingham St Nicholas set of new offertory plates of oak.194 Wellow St Swithin opening of new organ.

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VOL XII JAN 1899 No 131- DEC 1899 No 142

14 Clifton new stained glass window erected to memory of Capt. W E Clifton-Smith.

22 Nottingham Cinder Hill dedicated after restoration and addition of choir stalls and lectern gifts of Mr G Fowler.

29 Edwalton gifts of communion plate given by Mr Shipstone dedicated.

45 Nottingham Stanton Hill great progress made in regard to proposed new church.

62 Kinoulton rummage sale in aid of church repair fund.62 Nottingham St Nicholas name board on west wall to missionary

workers.70 Arnold stone font and cover to give away.77 North Wilford mission church transferred from St Paul’s Hyson

Green to Mundella road in the Meadows district.78 Nottingham St Ann memorial window to Mr Henry Shaw78 West Retford carved oak chancel screen in memory of Rev

Watkin Homfray.91 Arnold Parish Church new font, tiled baptistery floor and oak

eagle screen.92 Nottingham St Jude lectern dedicated.93 Nottingham St James two stained glass windows dedicated.93 Nottingham St Stephen Hyson Green two stained glass windows

dedicated.108 Bulwell foundation stone laid for new organ chamber.126 Nottingham St Thomas new chancel screen erected to the

memory of Mrs Macraith, also four new clerestory windows dedicated.

141 Newark chalice with paten of silver gilt gift of Alderman Hole.157 Sneinton church reopened after painting and renovation.172 Basford bazaar in aid of fund for re-roofing the church.172 Beckingham All Saints organ dedicated.173 Nottingham St Ann reopened after cleaning and decorating.173 Winthorpe Parish Church new organ erected.189 Bulwell Parish Church Organ Chamber erected in chancel.189 Nottingham St Andrew bazaar in aid of organ rebuilding fund.190 Nottingham St Nicholas Church thoroughly cleaned and new

bell provided.

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VOL XIII JAN 1900 No 143- DEC 1900 No 154

28 Sneinton Parish Church dedication of new altar of carved oak presented in memory of Major Pratt.

64 Bulwell new reredos dedicated. Given in memory of Mr Thomas Hardy.

81 Littleborough reopened after renovation.82 Nottingham St Mathew new choir stalls erected and dedicated.97 Carrington new brass processional cross was presented.97 Kilvinton iron fence erected round churchyard.113 Nottingham St Bartholomew foundation stone laid for

permanent church.131 Mansfield St Mark dedication of new organ.178 Nottingham All Saints Stanton Hill Church dedicated.179 Laxton St Michael, New Holy Table dedicated and other

restorations.179 Mansfield St Nicholas new pulpit made of marble and alabaster.191 Beckinham churchyard wall rebuilt, new iron gates and lamp erected.191 Fledborough new stool for organ also chair for reading desk and

another chair given.192 Worksop Priory Church, handsome altar cross dedicated.

VOL XIV JAN 1901 No 155 - DEC 1901 No 166

13 Nottingham Holy Trinity stained glass window erected in memory of Mrs Allen Smith.

13 Nottingham St Andrew electric light installed.13 Nottingham St Mary new Red Frontal dedicated.30 Balderton new bell dedicated, this completes a peal of six bells.30 Stanton Hill Skegby new brass altar cross, presented by Henry

Longdon.62 Nottingham Emmanuel 208 square yards of land donated to the

church.77 Beckingham piece of glebe land consecrated.77 Burton Joyce and Bulcote illuminated list of Rectors and Vicars

given.78 Rampton Stone cross, on grave of Rev Frank G White subscribed

for by parishioners.94 Selston proposal for restoration,114 Retford sale of work for proposed new church at Ordsall.150 Bestwood stained glass window and marble cross for the

Mission church.158 Oxton Church reopened after extensive restoration,159 Wes Bridgford dedication of new portion to Lady Bay Mission

church.164 Annesley new set of communion plated presented, gift of Mrs

Gray.175 Nottingham Emmanuel new baptistry, clergy and choir vestries

dedicated.

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181 Farnsfield altar frontal also antagonisms for pulpit lectern and reading desk.

VOL XV JAN 1902 No 167 - DEC 1902 No 177

56 Sneinton opening of S Christopher’s new Mission church.58 Southwell Cathedral dedication of new choir stalls gift of Canon

Lewis, designed by Mr Caroe architect and work executed by Cornish and Gaymer.

61 Bestwood new organ dedicated in Mission church61 Cromwell lighted by acetylene gas.61 Edwalton parish detached from West Bridgford and reference to

previous restoration.77 Awsworth addition of one acre to churchyard, fund raising

started for new church.78 Burton Joyce St Helen complete system of incandescent Gas

fittings installed.86 Old Basford St Leodegarius reopened after extensive

restoration.104 Nottingham St Bartholomew new church dedicated, it

supersedes an iron church.110 Nottingham St Luke memorial lectern to Queen Victoria a

carved eagle of oak unveiled.126 Misterton stained glass window to Queen Victoria dedicated.157 Beeston Brass font ewer presented by church wardens.170 Awsworth detailed description of restoration.173 Colston Bassett St John three new bells presented by Mr R M

Knowles dedicated.174 South Collingham peal of five bells tuned and re-hung.189 Cinderhill Christ Church dedication of new choir vestry.189 Holloughton organ presented by W H Hickling.190 Nottingham Emmanuel large sum of money raised at thanksgiving service to,

pay off extension debt.

VOL XVI JAN 1903 No 179 - DEC 1903 No 189

13 Hucknall Huthwaite foundation stone laid for proposed new church.

14 Nuttall dedication of two new bells.23 Sturton-en-le-Steeple parish church re-opened after partial

destruction by fire.46 Nottingham All Souls Radford new organ formally opened and

dedicated.94 East Bridgford St Peter chancel re-opened after restoration.94 Lenton parish church new memorial window added.101 Kirkby-in-Ashfield St Thomas new church consecrated.103 South Retford St Albans new church dedicated.110 West Bridgford church re-opened after organ improved and

enlarged and re-dedicated.13

110 Worksop College organ built by Messrs Nicholson of Worcester was dedicated

126 Nottingham St John two stained glass windows erected to the memory of Mr S B Furled.

143 Beckingham fund started by Misses Tong completed and clock erected in church tower.

175 Nottingham New Radford memorial window dedicated.183 Nottingham St James bronze memorial unveiled to The Rev

Laurence Wilkins M A192 Nottingham St Emmanuel new organ dedicated.

VOL XVI1 JAN 1904 No 190 - DEC 1904 No 201

27 Hucknall Huthwaite All Saints’ new church dedicated. Gifts given by various people, pulpit and choir stalls and brass eagle lectern and many others.

30 Newark parish church gift of vergers silver staff.30 Newark three side windows fitted with stained glass.30 New Basford St Augustine memorial to volunteer Yoemen in the

South Africa campaign unveiled.46 Nottingham St Philip’s funds to provide cassocks and surplices

to robe choir for the first time.78 East Leake St Mary pulpit and three manual organ dedicated.110 Carlton St Paul new oak choir stalls and holy table dedicated.110 Hucknall Torkard new organ dedicated.126 Wilford St Wilfrid restoration of chancel - that a Reredos set up

and re-seating in chancel was suggested.131 Southwell The Bishop of Southwell Dr Ridding died.181 Hucknall Torkard new pulpit dedicated two tablets affixed in

memory of the Rev J E Phillips and his wife.181 Kimberly re-opened after cleaning and three stained glass

windows in the chancel dedicated.198 Beeston two new frontals’ given worked by Diocesan

Embroidery Guild

VOL XVIII JAN 1905 No 202 - DEC 1905 No 213

13 Southwell Cathedral installation of the second Bishop of Southwell The Right Rev Edwyn Hoskins DD.

34 Nottingham S Mary new bronze doors in South Porch dedicated to the memory of the Rev Canon Francis Morse.

49 Basford St Aidan new church dedicated as chapel-of-ease to the parish Church of S Leodegarius.

50 Nottingham St Alban sale of work in aid of maintenance fund.66 South Normanton new piece of ground added to churchyard

dedicated.77 Southwell Cathedral April 20th from this day visitors will be

expected to pay a fixed sum for visiting this Minster 6d per head visitors to the choir and chapter house and 3d per head for tower and parvise room.

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101 Selston St Helen re-opening after restoration dedication of bells, font, altar and lectern.

118 Beckingham brass memorial tablet unveiled.133 Bulwell parish church brass plate placed in sanctuary in

memory of Thomas Barker Hardy MA.151 Mansfield St Mark stained glass window unveiled and dedicated

to the memory of the Rev Arther Gladstone Henley.151 East Markham structural restoration complete.182 Farnsfield memorial organ chamber and organ dedicated.

VOL XIX JAN 1906 No 214 - DEC 1906 No 225

37 Southwell Cathedral gravestone for Bishop Ridding’s grave designed by his wife and carved under the direction of Mr Caroe.

48 Epperstone repointing of tower and spire, organ renewal and put in west end, roof of south aisle has had woodwork repaired and has been releaded.

65 CinderHill Christ Church red altar frontal presented by Mrs Fowler and worked by Southwell Diocesan Embroiders Guild.

65 Epperstone stained glass window put in south aisle.65 Nottingham St Stephen Hyson Green new choir stalls of light

oak donated.65 Stapleford attempt made to provide sorely needed mission

church.81 Southwell Cathedral brass memorial tablet to Canon Trebeck

unveiled by Mrs Beecher.87 Old Basford white altar frontal designed and worked by

Southwell Diocesan Embroidery Guild, Two stained glass windows given by families of Mr C J Cope and Mr Rice Jones.

88 Warsop large east window filled with stained glass in memory of Sir Richard FitzHerbert

105 Nottingham St Catherine coloured glass placed in two windows in memory of the Rev Selwyn Charles Freer MA.

125 Lenton new organ presented to parish church by Mr W G Player.126 North Muskham bazaar in aid of church restoration.144 Bulwell S John interior of church decorated entirely by

volunteers.163 Mansfield S John stained glass window - memorial to Mrs

Chadburn in west window of the tower.163 Nottingham Plumtree Saxon wall discovered during partial

rebuilding of tower owing to instability.181 Hyson Green St Paul - two side lights of the east window have

been filled with stained glass.181 Nottingham St Andrew choir vestry enlarged and stained glass

window in north aisle memorial to Herbert Stephen Irons organist.

203 Nottingham Cinderhill Christ Church laying of new red tile floor in nave and porch.

203 Sutton-in-Ashfield proposed bazaar in aid of fund raising for church improvements.

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222 Cotgrave improvements to Spire and Belfry, three bells recast and rehung and new treble bell added.

VOL XX JAN 1907 No 226 - DEC 1907 No 237

34 Kirkby-in-Ashfield church destroyed by fire Jan 16th only tower and registers saved.

34 Annesley church destroyed by fire Jan 17th registers and communion plate saved.

37 East Bridgford organ restored and dedicated, vestry enlarged to form organ chamber.

37 Nottingham St Peter memorial window to Rev George Edgcumb dedicated.

57 Plumtree newly restored tower dedicated Norman work discovered.

57 Sutton-in-Ashfield new organ dedicated, new vestries and organ chamber built , new choir stalls and many other restorations.

77 Nottingham St Catherine new window dedicated in memory of Elizabeth Ann Hall.

97 Lowdham St Mary peal of five bells overhauled and framework made good.

97 Mansfield “Houseling form” recovered for use in church as a relic of by-gone times.

116 North Muskham-cum-Bathley St Wilfrid re-opened after restoration.

117 Stapleford site purchased for mission church.136 Beeston new linen cloths for altar and credence tables given

and proposal that steps be taken to secure the tower and renewing the bearings of the bells.

137 Nottingham S Ann brass tablet to the memory of Canon J D Lewis unveiled.

168 Wilford two plots of land dedicated for use as burial ground for South Wilford and one for addition to the churchyard.

178 Southwell Minster the Norman foundations under the North transept removed and platform of concrete six feet deep and twelve feet wide inserted after crack was discovered in window.

186 Beeston fete held to raise funds for church repairs to the parish church tower .

187 East Markham bazaar in aid of funds for church heating.188 Hucknall Torkard St John new organ dedicated.188 Kirkby-in-Ashfield bazaar in aid of rebuilding church which was

destroyed by fire. 189 Kirton near Ollerton east window filled with stained glass , work

carried out by Burlisson and Grylls.189 North Muskham St Wilfrid two stained glass windows unveiled

and dedicated .210 Mansfield St Mark two windows recently filled with stained

glass were dedicated.232 Whatton copper band lightning conductor fixed to spire, also gift

of framed panel inscribed with a list of vicars and patrons.

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250 Collingham church gift of oak pulpit and new south door also a memorial window inserted.

VOL XXI JAN 1908 No 238 - DEC 1908 No 249

17 Epperstone Holy Cross new stained glass east window given in memory of William Hulme.

36 West Bridgford stone effigy rescued from a field and placed inside the church.

37 Nottingham St Catherine oak reredos placed in side chapel in memory of the Rev Jabez Eacott.

38 Sutton-in-Ashfield stained glass window in north aisle dedicated.58 Willoughby-in-the-Wolds Baptist chapel purchased for use of the

parish church.80 Retford St Saviour set of eight tubular bells dedicated.116 Epperstone stained glass window in north aisle in memory of Mr

Burrows churchwarden.145 Southwell Cathedral New Bishops throne - three seats each with

prie-dieu, centre for the Bishop and each side for the two archdeacons.

153 Arnold stained glass window and brass to the memory of Rev M J Trueman.

154 Plumtree four lights of west window filled with stained glass in memory of Rev S B Browne.

154 South Collingham pitch pine seats removed and replaced with fumed oak benches . Chancel vestry and tower door replaced in oak.

172 Woodborough three stained glass windows dedicated.188 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Michael Forest Side Duke of Portland

promises £500 towards nave fund.

VOL XXII JAN 1909 No 250 - DEC 1909 No 261

15 Lych Gate erected at the entrance to Edingley church . 17 Mansfield St John memorial stone laid for new mission church.35 Southwell Cathedral two new stained glass windows in the

south choir aisle from the studios of Messrs Whall and Co London.

61 Beckingham Notts. £172 spent in repairing Tower.61 Edwinstowe church an addition to the churchyard consecrated.62 North Muskham gift of chalice and paten.81 Stapleford St Andrew Mission church and school completed at a

cost of £1350.94 Description of Southwell Minster as it would have looked in the

12th century. 101 Barnby-in-the -Willows restoration over the past six years but

much more needed.1163 03 Willoughby-in-the Wolds restoration completed, reopening

service held on March 21.113 Eighth hundredth anniversary of Southwell Minster.

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162 Sutton-in-Ashfield memorial stone laid for the new church of St Michael and All Angels.

163 Bawtry dedication of a chancel screen and a three light stained glass window in the south aisle.

200 Southwell Minster bronze memorial tablet to Francis Willoughby in the north transept.

209 Nottingham church extension society considers what kind of churches should be built in colliery villages where colliery has only fifty to one hundred years of life.

214 Southwell Minster description of the history of the Eagle Lectern in great detail.

219 Littleborough description of Littleborough church and contents.220 North Muskham vicar and church wardens purchased a disused

Wesleyan chapel for use as church hall.221 Ranskill The Bishop dedicated a new church room for use as a

Sunday school.

VOL XXIII JAN 1910 No 262 - DEC 1910 No 273

14 Nottingham St Peter two new traceried windows in the eastern end of the south clerestory, also brass tablet recording the facts.

32 Sutton-in-Ashfield new district church of St Michael and All Angels consecrated Jan 22 gifts included stone lectern, altar cloth and Litany stool.

52 Woodborough two stained glass windows one executed by Morris and CO of London to the design of Burn Jones and the other by Kempe.

86 Mansfield Woodhouse new cemetery for the parish was consecrated.

86 Nottingham St Andrew dedication of stained glass window in the north side of the church to the memory of Mr Henry Mellers.

143 Nottingham’s oldest bell is in the church of St Michael Halam.160 Old Basford St Leodegarius two new rooms added.198 Trent College completion of the chapel.

VOL XXIV JAN 1911 No 274 - DEC 1911 No 285

65 East Retford money raised by holding bazaars etc for endowment for this poor parish.

83 Edwalton funds raised for endowment.125 Perlethorpe St John stained glass window unveiled by Lady

Manvers in memory of the late Lord Manvers. 196 New Basford St Augustine a new screen, pulpit and east window

were dedicated.

VOL XXV JAN 1912 No 286 - DEC 1912 No 297

16 Sutton-on-Trent new organ, new clock in tower, new surplices and cassocks, also an altar and screen for the Weering chapel.

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29 Bramcote silver flagon and oak entrance doors to the churchyard were presented by Mrs F Smith not Mr C Smith correction on page 41.

41 Farnsfield oak Rerados given by Mrs A W Wilkins dedicated.83 Fledborough new roof to the North Aisle rebuilding of the porch

renewal of large portions of buttresses, new spouts and drainage also repointing and many other repairs.

83 North Muskham large Rogation procession on Monday May 13th.

98 Blidworth stained glass window in the west light of the north wall unveiled.

99 Newark Parish Church bronze tablet unveiled to commemorate the enlargement of schools.

152 Newark Mosaic picture on wall at the back of the Reredos behind the Altar, designed and executed by Jas Powell and Co of Whitefriars London.

152 Sneinton St Stephen dedication of completion after extensive restoration, practically only central tower left of the old building.

156 Worksop St Anne new Gothic style church consecrated East window by Kempe.

VOL XXVI JAN 1913 No 298 - DEC 1913 No 309

8 Elston Church reopened Monday Dec. 23 new Altar dedicated it is fenced with a simple rail on either side of which oak panelling has been set up and carved stone piscina and aumbray.

21 The Ven Archdeacon Richardson resigns after sixteen years service as Rector of Southwell and Archdeacon of Nottingham.

24 West Bridgford Bishop of Southwell dedicates further extensions to the Parish church. Morning chapel of Darley Dale stone, oak panelling at the altar end and new vestries and organ loft.

48 St Peter Nottingham Reredos unveiled and dedicated to the memory of Robert Evans who was church warden for 36 years.

72 Bulwell a Tablet to the memory of Private Richard Mills was unveiled. Private Mills sacrificed his life in attempt to save a comrade from drowning while serving in India.

72 Retford the Bishop consecrates additions to the church of S Alban.

133 Calverton new east window in memory of Thomas Woollen Smith subject the crucifixion, also memorial tablet to Charles Percy Smith.

145 Brinsley re-opening service after repairs to the organ building a new vestry and general renovation.

149 St George Nottingham two windows in the north side have been filled with stained glass in memory of Rev Richard Arkwright.

VOL XXV11 JAN 1914 No 310 - DEC 1914 No 321

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16 Carlton Mission church formed out of the parishes of Carlton-on-the-Willows and Sneinton Nottingham was dedicated on Dec 6

81 Linby ‘squint’ found during restoration which had long remained hidden, gifts given oak reredos, pulpit and choir stalls. Two memorial windows were inserted.

81 Nottingham St Paul new reredos in memory of Mr Arthur Ellis work was carried out by Messrs Foster, Cooper and Foster.

82 Southwell Holy Trinity organ rebuilt and enlarged and enclosed in a new oak case.

93 Nottingham St Peter meeting for enlisting support for restoration as the church is in sore need of repair.

106 East Bridgford parish church re-opened inscription in tower records that the tower was rebuilt, church roofed and pewed and repaired.

107 Newark extensive repairs needed.108 Orston St Mary re-opened after restoration, roof rebuilt, glass in

North Aisle windows preserved, Clerestory windows re-placed and other repairs.

118 Nottingham All Souls new Hall for use as Sunday School and Parish purposes.

171 Nottingham All Saints Jubilee celebrated at All Saints-Tide. Gifts of West Window, Font Cover, Side Chapel Screen and Organ Front were dedicated.

VOL XXVIII JAN 1915 No 322 - DEC 1915 No 33313 Thorpe S Lawrence clock in church tower dedicated Dec 16 it

was presented by The Misses Twigge of Stoke-on Trent who formerly lived in the parish.

37 Nottingham St George extensive additions dedicated they include a Choir Vestry and a Sacristy built on the north side of the chancel and a Lady Chapel on the south side. Very detailed account.

96 Nottingham St Jude corner stone for two new chapels laid by The Duke of Portland.

96 St Mary Westwood Selston east window dedicated96 Stapleford parish church new communion table dedicated also a

re-table and cross. The cross was given by Mr J Palmer it is made of oak and the oak trees were grown on his property.

118 Misterton sale of work in aid of fund for the restoration of the church.

138 Clipstone Camp church will be ready in November and it sorely in need of funds.

142 Nottingham North Wilford new church of St Faith dedicated, detailed description.

148 Mapperley service of thanksgiving for re-opening of the school161 Mansfield letter of thanks for donation for new Mission Room.

VOL XXIX JAN 1916 No 334 - DEC 1916 No 345

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117 Clifton Dedication of the Roll of Honour memorial to men who lost their lives in the forces. Made of oak and designed by Caroe, executed by Francis and Dart of Crediton.

118 Welbeck Church at Woodhouse Hall consecrated and dedicated to St Winifred

130 North Collingham extension to churchyard dedicated.159 Farnsfield Extension to churchyard consecrated.

VOL XXX JAN 1917 No 346 - DEC 1917 No 357

36 Nottingham Wilford Hill new cemetery consecrated .64 Farnsfield sale of work and concert arranged to clear off debt of

over £100.

VOL XXXI JAN 1918 No 376 - DEC 1918 No 369

No items of interest.

VOL XXXII JAN 1919 No 370 - DEC 1919 No 381

15 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Michael Pageant performed by children, interesting article.

58 {Following} Pictures of war memorials by William Morris.67 Newark Memorial service to old Magnusians who gave their

lives in the war.97 Nottingham St Philip Five stained glass windows dedicated by

The Bishop.97 Greasley St Mary oak chancel screen made in oak grown in

Sherwood Forest and designed and carried out by Foster, Cooper & Foster Ltd.

109 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Michael new Parochial Hall opened in connection with All Saints Mission Church.

109 Morton memorial to the fallen in the form of a Shrine in the North Aisle.

VOL XXXIII JAN 1920 No 382 - DEC 1920 No 39377 Cotgrave Parish Church three light stained glass memorial

window dedicated to the men who served in the Great War.85 Upton Memorial window of stained glass unveiled in the west

end of the north aisle. The work was executed by Gascoyne & Son Nottingham.

85 Gringley-on-the-Hill St Peter and Paul account of the restoration of 1912.

86 Nottingham S Cyprian Carlton Hill new site provided for Parish Church Institute.

95 East Bridgford Memorial Cross 16ft high erected in churchyard. It bears the names of 14 men who fell in the Great War and dedicated on June 27th.

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106 Nuthall Parish Church stained glass window dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Great War, also an alabaster tablet recording their names. The window executed by Barkson and Grylls and the tablet by F S Birch of Bulwell.

116 Gringley-on-the-Hill three light painted glass window unveiled, work of Burlison & Grylls as a war memorial in honour of those who gave their lives in the Great War.

VOL XXXIV JAN 1921 No 394 - DEC 1921 No 405

59 Bilborough with Strelley a Vellum Book containing the names and records of 40 men from these parishes who served in the Great War.

67 Mansfield St John memorials in honour of those who fell in the Great War unveiled and dedicated, Roll of honour in form of a Bronze tablet and Altar Table and Rails.

90 Mansfield new parish of St Lawrence formed.97 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Michael memorial in the form of a Foliated

Cross of Early English design dedicated in honour of the 227 men who fell in the Great War.

106 Nottingham St Andrew commemoration of 50th Anniversary.

VOL XXXV JAN 1922 No 406 - DEC 1922 No 417

59 Edwinstowe Parish Church Lady Chapel completed and acetylene lighting installed in church and bells rehung.

VOL XXXVI JAN 1923 No 418 - DEC 1923 No 429

93 Southwell Cathedral Iron gates installed between the Choir and Nave to replace wooden doors so the Choir can be seen from the Nave.

VOL XX XVII JAN 1924 No 430 - DEC 1924 No 441

20 Stapleford Parish Church memorial chapel added and dedicated at the east side of south aisle. Names of 178 men who fell in the Great War inscribed on a tablet of Portland stone.

24 Southwell Minster detailed description of its history.46 Hickling lengthy description of restoration over many years.52 Radcliffe-on Trent restoration completed new Lady Chapel

dedicated.74 Clayworth a festival of choirs was held for the first time in this

deanery, it was so successful it was decided to make it an annual event.

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VOL XXXVIII JAN 1925 No 442 - DEC 1925 No 453

21 Worksop visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury who received his elementary education at Scrofton House.

28 Southwell Cathedral £140 received from visitors and talk of opening the Chapter House and Choir as a means of raising funds which are very low compared which other cathedrals considered a very grave step.

136 Nottingham St Paul demolition complete136 Nottingham St Luke Carlton Road demolition started. 136 Nottingham St Philip three memorial windows gift of Mrs G

Adams.

VOL XXXIX JAN 1926 No 454 - DEC 1926 No 465

144 Old Basford St Leodegarius commemorates 800th Anniversary.144 Hyson Green Memorial Organ dedicated..

VOL XL JAN 1927 No 466 - DEC 1927 No 477

23 Nottingham St Mary choir vestry moved from West end of church with much approval, meanwhile the Chapter House will be used for vesting.

37 Radford St Michael removal of wooden palings surrounding church site and a strong iron fence replaces it.

37 Sneinton a statue of St Francis of Assisi, given to the church by Rev J R Thomas.

37 Nottingham St Catherine stained glass window in memory of Miss Sergeant.

37 Nottingham St Nicholas church organ cleaned and repaired.43 Southwell Cathedral a card should be sent to the vicar if visitors

wished to see the Cathedral after 7pm.60 Carlton St Cyprian new church expected.60 Radford St Michael still awaits nave completion.73 Mansfield Bull Farm District, plans for building a new church.

Land for site given by the Duke of Portland and building fund started.

75 Nottingham St George stained glass window dedicated to the memory of Lady Jardine. Window by Burlison and Grylls.

124 North Muskham Rood Screen completed gift of Mr Gardener also Screen gates gift of Canon and Mrs Williams.

VOL I (New Series) JAN 1928 No I - DEC 1928 No12

5 Beeston Church celebrated its sixth Centenary, very informative account.

17 Nottingham St Peter in need of extensive repair - fund started.22 Newark Parish Church account of the church and its history.26 Nottingham St Jude to be completed.

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26 Nottingham St Mary window frames in need of repair and in January a marble pavement was laid in the Chancel.

28 North Muskham and Bathley discovery of what is believed to be a Norman Font in a farm yard and the Vicar requests that it be returned.

35 Gotham a 13th century Church in need of restoration35 Brinsley Church restoration of Mission church to cost £100.35 Wheatley Church Nave collapsed.35 Stokeham a small 12th century Church needs restoration to

Nave.35 Rampton Church restoration needed.35 Ordsall S Alban restoration for completion of Church to cost

£3,700.35 Colwick for building cost will be £1,500.35 Carlton-In-The-Willows restoration cost £100.35 Pleasley Hill new Mission church at Bull Farm to cost £2,000.35 Sibthorpe Church roof blown off in gale.36 East Retford Parish Church a very interesting account of the

history of this church.43 Bradmore Church tower in need of restoration and historical

notes.44 Keyworth with Stanton-on-the-Wolds organ chamber to be built

on the north side of the church as a memorial to the Rev H P Ling.

44 Langar-cum-Branstone a memorial to late Rector Rev V W B Osmastan dedicated.

44 Willoughby-with-Wysall the Vicar reports the fall of a great chestnut tree in Wysall churchyard in a recent gale.

45 Mansfield St John oak clergy desk and choir stalls dedicated as a memorial to the Rev W Maples.

49 Nottingham St Michael an illuminated Missal of 36 pages presented as an in memoriam gift by Mr W J Dexter a full page illustration of one of the pages.

52 Bulwell the Diocesan Kalendar reveals Bulwell is parish with the largest population, number being 20,151 souls. Photos of St Mary and St John Bulwell also shown.

60 Nottingham St Mary chancel pavement dedicated one square inscribed given by Hannah Maude Taylor and description of tiles origin.

60 Nottingham St Mary chancel lighting now invisible, a fabric committee appointed and repair of windows now undertaken.

61 Huthwaite bazaar raised £100.61 Broughton Sulney is forming a branch of the Mothers Union.61 Colston Bassett church ringers have reorganised.61 Langar-cum-Barnstone Rev Young presents abstracts of Parish

Registers and Wills.65 Worksop Priory photograph of church interior.66 Worksop Priory history.69 Nottingham St Stephen memorial screen in south east of the

church in memory of Mr V Fisher.69 Nottingham All Saints offer of Altar for Lady Chapel by the Rev

F Windley.24

69 Mansfield Bull Farm district foundation stone laid for new church in the parish of Pleasley Hill.

71 Worksop Priory Church Worksop Urban Council approach Vicar with a view to taking down the boundary wall of church. Matter was left to the Church Council.

71 Manton area need for rebuilding south transept of Priory church due to increased population.

71 Willouby-cum-Wysall appeal for information on documents in Parish chests.

71 Wysall [notes on] Wysall Society of singers.74 Bircotes brick built Mission Room provided Butterly Colliery

Company give £5,000 for new church.74 Edwinstowe-Clipstone temporary Mission church. Bolsover

Company give £3,000 for new church.75 Clipstone All Saints foundation stone laid April 22nd .75 Langold Misses Mellish give £700 towards new Mission Church

and other donations from the colliery.75 Rainworth require permanent church.75 Blidworth require Church Hall.75 Worsop Colliery withdrew offer for mission Church.76 Bilsthorpe Lord Saville gives site for new Mission Church.76 Shireoaks require permanent church.76 Mansfield Bull Farm housing scheme created problem for

Pleasley Hill Parish.81 Mansfield St Peter and Paul photograph of church.82 Mansfield St Peter and Paul history.88 Resignation of Bishop Heywood for health reasons. 90 Southwell Cathedral account of Pentecostal Gatherings.97 Southwell New Bishop The Right Rev Henry Mosley.99 North Wheatley history of the church.100 Rampton Parish Church history.100 New Bishop to be enthroned on October 4th.100 Southwell Cathedral Memorial Bust of Bishop Hoskins to be

unveiled in July.101 Colwick Church history.113 Nottingham St Mary -115 pictures and history.127 Colston Basset Major Davey possesses a large number of

documents and deeds.127 Kirton restoration of 12th century font bowl recorded also 1538-

1777 parish registers rebound, College of Arms made transcript of Marriages.

129 Attenborough Parish Church picture.130 Attenborough history.133 Bradmore church tower picture and history.134 Southwell Cathedral account of Bishop Hoskyns life and

memorial unveiled140 Nottingham St Jude extension and relaying of foundation stone.140 Nottingham St George window of St Wilfrid to be put on north

side and more memorial windows to be added also Carrara marble font.

141 Nottingham St Andrew work on crumbling stone.142 North Muskham work in hand on Lady Chapel.

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143 Gedling Parish church tower of Arnold undergoing repairs.147 Hucknall Parish Church picture and history on page 148.159 Mansfield St Mark decorated corbel and canopy at entrance of

Lady Chapel and memorial window to be in West Window160 Cotgrave carved oak seat in memory of Beryl Chaplin.160 Langar altar cloth from captured French ship presented by

Admiral Howe.160 Stokeham church nave restored.161 Egmanton provision of new sacristy and heating apparatus and

other donations.161 East Markham decision to erect choir stalls and perhaps chancel

screen.161 South Muskham gift of solid silver chalice and paten.162 Wollaton Church picture The Antiphonal.168 Wollaton Church history.175 Annesley church tablet to the memory of those who served in

the Great War.177 Langold chancel of new Mission church dedicated and

consecrated.177 Bawtry Deanery record of work to parish churches from 1896-

1926.178 New Chapel Kelham picture.180 Kelham description of New Chapel.192 Nottingham St John Leenside oak tablet in memory of Edwin

Mellor unveiled.193 Newark St Leonard memorial to Lieut-Col Hodgkinson should be

in the form of panelling around the east wall of the sanctuary.194 Worksop Priory Altar Crucifix and matching candlesticks

presented by the Duchess of Newcastle in memory of the Duke.194 North Muskham dedication of Lady chapel and completion of

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VOL 1 JAN 1929 No 2 - DEC 1929 No 12

1 Front Cover Picture of Newstead Abbey Church interior.2 Southwell Cathedral small exterior picture and monthly news.5 Archdeacon of Newark Ven. Egbert Hacking commemorates

jubilee of his ordination.10 Nottingham the new church of S Mary Newstead picture.11 Enquiry made as to possibility of a 4 Diocesan leaflet for

Southwell.14 Tythby Church attacked by fugal growth and insertion of damp

course advised.15 Worksop Priory heating apparatus installed in the Transept.15 Newstead new Church dedicated. The reredos and oak panelling

came from Newstead Abbey.15 Arnold Church Tower completed and clock had a complete

overhaul.26 Southwell Cathedral monthly news and interesting facts of the

history of the building of Southwell Minster by Mr W.A. James Hon Librarian.

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29 Nottingham St Mary Repairs to windows and north wall tablet’s relighting chancel and gift of an Altar cloth.

29 Nottingham St Michael gift of two Mortuary Candlesticks with magohany stems and a banner embroidered by Miss Atkin. Rerados in oak donor anonymous and Breeches Bible and a Brass Cross also given.

31 Retford organ improved and a new electric blowing apparatus installed.

31 Ruddington Church Council abolish pew rents.31 Granby and Elton -on-the-Hill both new parishes become

associated with the Deanery Magazine.31 Granby Altar placed in its right place and choir stalls restored.32 Norwell Church new kneelers.32 Carlton-on-Trent church new prayer desk in chancel and carved

oak chair in Sanctuary and churchyard footpath completed.32 Bulwell Church difficulties surmounted and the eight bells are

now ringing.34 Arnold St Mary church photograph and very informative history.35 Southwell Cathedral without heating braziers used to prevent

church from freezing inside.37 Worksop church dedication of restored transept description of

earlier restorations.46 Nottingham St Jude looking forward to dedication of addition to

church.47 Granby ringing of bells unsafe and need repairing.48 Granby and Elton-on-the-Hill have no electoral rolls.49 New church at Clipstone photograph.61 Nottingham St George gifts of oak sedilia in chancel and small

memorial brass.61 Nottingham St Aidan 24th anniversary of dedication celebrated.61 Nottingham St Peter inch Nottingham bricks found in veneer

which is being removed . Find should help to place date of last restoration.

62 Worksop parish church gift of new altar carpet.62 Newark Parish Church Rev Dr Walker leaves legacies for

several items including stained glass window and sanctus bell.65 Gotham Parish Church photograph and article on the following

page. 67 Southwell Old Palace Hall description and history.68 Southwell Minster book of maps donated by Miss Naylor.77 Stokeham Church gift of two oak Sanctuary chairs in memory of

Mrs Miller.79 Costock Church gifts of Altar linen and war memorial vases.79 East Leake gift of white Altar frontal.81 Warsop Parish Church picture and article.91 Nottingham St Michael new reredos dedicated.92 Nottingham St Ann new screen and oak panelling in chancel

dedicated.92 Nottingham S Cyprian gifts of two Fair Linen Cloths, Credence

cloth embroidered, and Gold and Black brocaded silk hangings for War Shrine. Memoriam gift of Altar Book and Prayer Desk Book.

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93 Bulwell St Mary gifts of carved Glastonbury Chair for Side Chapel, cassocks and surplices.

93 Woodborough St Swithun a small inscribed brass tablet placed on the South chancel wall to commemorate the Rev Henry Pearson and a silver paten given in memory of a communicant.

93 Fledborough church presented with a framed portrait of the Rev John Penrose.

93 Hucknall the New Hucknall Colliery Company promised bricks at a reduced rate for the new church.

94 Bunny Church enlarged photograph of the Rev A C Kingdon gift of Miss L Attewell placed in the vestry.

94 Cotgrave Church a new Legion Banner dedicated and a fair linen Altar cloth edged with lace given.

94 Costock Church in the old church yard no further burials to be made except for graves already reserved.

95 Newark St Leonard memorial to Col Hodgkinson panelling to be dedicated, organ case and screen stalls stained and set of white festival vestments presented.

95 North Muskham with Bathley wheeled bier presented as an In Memoriam gift.

95 Kneesal Church a gift of two Sanctuary Standard lights in memory of Mrs Gawthorp.

95 Langold Mission Church Memorial tablet given by the Misses Mellish dedicated.

100 Nottingham St Nicholas Church history and photograph on the opposite page.

106 Newark St Leonard photograph of the Reredos in memory of Col Hodgkinson

107 Southwell Old Palace Hall promise of gifts of much needed chairs.

108 Nottingham St Christopher given organ from S Thomas Church.108 Nottingham St Bartholomew a new Altar inscribed and

dedicated in memory of the Rev Wm. George Spearing.110 Ashkam Church a brass lectern given by the Rector (Rev H E

Kewley).110 Hucknall Parish Church a pair of Processional lights presented

to the parish.111 Stapleford considerable alterations, Font removed to its

original place and a doorway made between Chancel and Vestry.111 Newark St Augustine gift of white frontal made by the “Arts and

Crafts” society, Nottingham.112 Bunny Church steps are being taken to repair the chancel.113 Newark Holme Church St Giles photo and history continued on

the next page.125 Greasley St Mary offer pitch pine seats for disposal.125 Sneinton Parish Church an electric blower for the organ and S

Jude’s contemplating having one in before the winter.126 Newark Christ Church extensive repairs needed.127 Mansfield St Mark on July 14 dedication of a memorial window

to the late C F Elliot-Smith.128 Nuthall St Patrick a new bell given to the Parish Church.128 East Markham to be cleaned and decorated.

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128 Plumtree Church a framed list of Rectors hung in the church.128 Tollerton Church a brass tablet given in memory of Alice Mary

Burnished.129 Worksop St John The Evangelist drawing and history of the

church also a picture of the chancel on page 130.131 Southwell Cathedral a grave stone in floor of North Porch

inscribed 1536 is the stone of an unknown Priest. In 1742 The Rev Philips had his name carved in just above the heart.

141 Warsop to have stained glass window dedicated to memory of the late Rev R J King

142 Staunton Church new organ dedicated by the Bishop of Southwell.

142 Kneesall two banners dedicated.143 Bulwell Parish Church stained glass window in the south aisle as

a memorial to Mrs Ward and the organ of Bulwell Church is beyond repair.

144 Ruddington Church electric installation completed.144 Widmerpool new colours for girl guides dedicated.145 Barton-in-Fabis Church picture and history of church.146 Southwell Cathedral project in hand for “Mens Chapel”151 Welbeck Colliery Village drawing of the New Mission Church.155 Nottingham St Mary appeal to raise funds for repair of the

church.157 Nottingham St Mark started 1853 and opened in 1856

description follows, in 1922 proposal to sell.157 Winthorpe Memorial stained glass window in memory of Mr E

Allwood now in place.158 Worsop Rectors board in memory of the Rev R J King.158 Blyth Church recent inspection of parapet iron clamps have

rusted away and others have split the stone-work. There is also a split in the Tower.

158 Worksop Steeple and Tower repaired.158 Retford St Saviour handbook published giving history of the

church with numerous illustrations.158 Ordsall Parish Church fabric pointed, windows gutters and

belfry still require to be done and coping stones in serious condition, clock dials sent away to be re-gilded

159 East Markham renovation completed.159 Granby Church inscription on all five bells recorded on this

page.159 Willoughby Church the walls of the chancel in need of repair.159 Gotham hope to begin work on the interior of the chancel in the

near future.1161 Clareborough (now St Saviour Retford) picture of church

exterior and on page 162 picture of Centenary cake and history.173 Stapleford finishing touches to the Old Cross have now been

given, the surround flagged making a good approach to it’s new site. Flag day in aid of church Tower.

175 Bunny Church Chancel renovation to be undertaken .175 Plumtree Church panelling in south aisle removed and arch

found underneath. Archdeacon advised not to replace panelling until it had been examined by Mr Holland Walker.

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176 Southwell Cathedral in the process of installing electric light., buttresses on the north side of the Chapter House gives cause for concern

176 Welbeck Colliery new church to be dedicated to S Hilda.176 Edwinstowe Parish Church has had electric light installed177 Blyth Church picture and history.190 Cinderhill Christ Church constituted a separate parish and the

first Vicar appointed.190 St Andrew’s Chancel light by what is known as flood lighting.190 St Bartholomew carved oak sedilia dedicated as a memorial to

Miss Edith Carnall and four angels on the High Altar also dedicated.

191 Hyson Green St Paul new Holy Table and Reredos given in memory of Mr G Broadhead.

191 Ossington Church bells silent because the hanging framework is in need of repair.

191 Costock Church dangerous chimney taken down and rebuilt.191 Plumtree Church the arch found when panelling was removed

probably built between 1280 and 1320 is thought to be canopy of a tomb, one of the stones used was carved in Norman times.

192 Granby Church description of poppy head carvings.192 Finningley Church stained glass window unveiled in memory of

the men who gave their lives in the Great War.192 Mansfield St Lawrence instituted a children’s corner in the

church.193 Ordsall Church good report on repairs and improvements.193 Old Balderton church tower which dates back to 1050 is

seriously threatened.

VOL 3 NS. JAN 1930 No 1 - DEC 1930 No12

1 Nottingham St Catherine front page, drawing of the interior, and a history on the following two pages.

3 Holland and Walker visited Plumtree Church to discuss tomb-recess.

3 Ordsall Church expect to realise £600 for completion of St Alban’s Church.

3 Clareborough strong feelings against union with Hayton3 Carlton-on-Trent fabric repairs necessitated including belfry

floor.6 Southwell Cathedral history of Southwell proves it to be a royal

foundation and in future the choir will wear scarlet cassocks and Elizabethan ruffs, there is also on this page many interesting items regarding the history of The Minster.

12 Nottingham St Mary repairs to tower and belfry, pilot lamps for church exits, font drain made good, general cleaning of fabric and kneelers provided.

12 Nottingham S Peter restoration fund, scheme for work on the West end of S Aisle and S. Clerestory will cost £4500.

13 Sherwood St Martin gift of “The Holy Child” by Frances Darlington for children’s corner.

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13 Nottingham St Christopher old organ removed and gift of organ from S Thomas Church installed.

14 Old Bulwell pageant in aid of organ restoration fund.15 Mansfield Woodhouse has under consideration providing extra

Vestry accommodation and cleaning the organ.15 St Alban dedication of the Memorial Altar and ornaments.15 Skegby visit of Thoroton Society announced discovery of

interesting documents deposited an Skegby Hall dating back to 1460 stating that the Patron Saint of Skegby Parish Church was St Andrew.

16 Gotham Church chancel restoration proceeding and £70 collected for memorial pulpit to Mr Woodhouse.

16 Rempstone Church Marsden Memorial in the old Churchyard put in order.

16 Wilford Church Carter memorial Brass dedicated .16 Granby Church received set of hand-bells as a gift.17 Basford St Aidan picture of chancel and history.21 Southwell Cathedral Jan 12 Archdeacon of Newark preaching

the story of The Rev William Mompesson, and picture of Eyam Church.

26 Rolleston Church oak screen in place of curtain which hung between the nave and the tower and thus formed a vestry dedicated by The Bishop.

28 Nottingham St Mary plans for a new Altar in the North transept considered.

29 Nottingham St Mary discovery of scratch dial and date of restoration of the chancel to be found 10 feet up on the east face of the north east buttress.

30 St Matthew dedicated Dossal Hangings and Side Curtains in blue and gold for the altar a gift of Mr. T. H. Stennet in memory of his daughter.

30 In basement of the warehouse of Messrs Thomas Adams Ltd St Mary’s Gate Nottingham is a chapel where for over 70 years Divine Service has been held congregation of 500-600 people.

31 Bingham Deanery St Giles detailed account of repairs to church both inside and out.

31 Barton Church faulty beam and stone-work, battlements need repair.

31 Gotham church interesting and ancient features disclosed in the restoration of the Chancel - priest’s doorway and part of Founders tomb.

31 Plumtree Church tomb recess in the south aisle plastered and restored It was hidden by pews 111 years ago and again later.

31 Plumtree Church faculty should be sought for restoration of the Altar at the east end of the aisle.

31 Bulwell pageant raised £210 for the Organ fund.32 Stapleford Church Aumbry in north wall filled in with oak frame

and doors dedicated.32 Welbeck St Hilda dedicated January 4 many gifts given for

furnishings.32 Mansfield Woodhouse Tenor Bell rehung on patent ball bearings

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34 Blyth Vicar reports find of alabaster font in backyard of Hall Stables

34 Blyth Church tower walls need repair.34 Carlton-on-Trent belfry floor needs repair and stonework of

steeple examined.35 Nuthall Church Picture and History in detail.49 Mansfield Woodhouse St Catherine (daughter church) has

installed central heating.50 North Muskham and Ellacombe chiming apparatus to be

installed in the clock by Messrs J Taylor & Co.50 South Muskham St Peter’s weathercock dislodged by gales but

is now back in place.50 East Markham Church interior renovated and repairs being

carried out to the tower.50 Ordsall Church -inscription on the oldest brass in Latin detailed

account given.50 Barton-in-Fabis two pewter collecting plates given by Mr & Mrs

Hingston.52 Sutton Bonington St Anne to have electric lighting.53 Worksop St Anne picture and History.54 Southwell Minster Note on St Thomas’s Chapel.62 Southwell Cathedral proposal to furnish a Chapel for men at the

East end of the South Choir Aisle.62 Strelley Hall have a guilt wooden cross to give away suitable for

a Mission Church.63 Nottingham St Mary Work for a new Altar in the north transept

is in hand.63 Nottingham St Peter dedication of the west window in the south

aisle which has been rebuilt.65 Nottingham St Aidan a parchment Book of Remembrance to

those who fell in the War with an oak stand dedicated.65 Nottingham St Thomas all furnishings appropriated by the

Bishop of Southwell for use in other churches.65 Hinckley Holy Trinity Church Baptistry in south-west porch

dedicated.65 Lenton temporary mission hall known as St Barnabas Church

Hall opened to serve Lenton Abbey Estate district and a portable Holy Table dedicated.

67 Sutton Bonington St Anne electric light fitted and discovery of very shallow foundations during installation

75 Worksop Chapel photograph.81 Nottingham St Mary the work of the side Altar is well in hand

and a legacy to erect Altar Rails .in memory of Mr Hemmings.83 Mansfield Woodhouse work proceeding for alterations to organ,

vestry, sanctuary, screen etc.84 East Drayton and Stokeham work is in hand for memorial to Rev

J O Crosse in the form of priest’s stalls.85 Barton-in-Fabis Church is in urgent need of fabric repairs.85 Ruddington Church gift of rose trees for churchyard and picture

for children’s corner.

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85 Woksop Priory ? discovery of old piscina belonging to St Leonard’s Chapel found at the end of the South Aisle of the Nave.

87 Bulwell Parish Church reconstruction of the organ taken in hand.

88 Harworth Church picture of the inside and history.97 Southwell Minster extract of the visit of Cardinal Wolsley to

Southwell 1514. Mr James Hon Librarian recalls this is the only record found.

98 Nottingham St Mary dedication of stained glass Scout Window in the south aisle.

98 St Bartholomew a canopy given for the High Altar by the Hambrook family.

100 Nottingham St Peter restoration proceeding100 Nottingham Holy Trinity oak font cover given in memory of Miss

Ellen Jackson.100 Nottingham All Saints Memorial Tablet to the late Mr John

Windley.101 Worksop Priory a pair of silver candlesticks given in memory of

Mr J Weaver with an interesting history, they were found in the trenches by Mrs Weavers brother and were part of loot stolen from a church in the 1918 war.

101 Blyth Parish Magazine quotes that a font was found near Blyth Hall stables and reputed to be not later than the 13th century possibly earlier.

101 Warsop King memorial window and Rectorial Board unveiled and dedicated.

102 Sutton-in-Ashfield memorial gift of white Eucharistic vestments.102 Mansfield Woodhouse Church organ to be cleaned and

repositioned and blown by electric power and vestry shut off by a new oak screen and door. Sanctuary enlarged and repaved and alterations to Altar.

103 Thrumpton Church collapse of the five bells due to deathwatch beetle in belfry staging.

103 Wollaton Church in need of restoration, part of work on tower completed but deathwatch beetle has attacked roof beams and stone work is in need of attention.

103 Tuxford Parish Church given a gift of six candlesticks for the high Altar of native Indian work enamelled in black and gold.

103 Kirton Church repairs to belfry window, new belfry ladder, three chiming tubes and salley- ropes and many other repairs.

106 Sutton-in Ashfield St Mary Magdalene Picture and description.117 Cinder Hill Church arrangements made to install a new organ.117 Nottingham S George Sanctuary Lamp for the High Altar and

possibly one for the Lady Altar suggested in memory of Fr. Neate.

118 St Alban proposal for essential repairs to commemorate the Jubilee next year.

118 Kirkby Woodhouse Church stained glass single light window in the south aisle unveiled in memory of Mr William Bruce Edge subject Charity.

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119 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Mary Magdalene reopening of the organ after repairs.

119 Blyth Church delete Tower in need of repair.119 Colston Bassett work started on Church- yard surrounding the

ruins of the old church which is still in use as a burial ground.120 Granby Churchyard gravestones recorded and cleaned.120 Clifton Church new oak pulpit dedicated.120 Stapleford Church in need of larger vestry.120 East Markham tower undergoing restoration.120 North Muskham new Aumbry blessed.120 Kneesal Church bells unsafe and must not be rung.123 Selston Church history and picture of the inside. 131 Southwell Old Palace a further 102 chairs donated and it is very

likely that more furniture will follow.133 Southwell Cathedral Mens Chapel Reredos designed by Caroe

and carved by Messrs Boulton of Cheltenham, some lovely lace was also given.

135 Nottingham St Mary new Altar and chapel in the North Transept dedicated.

136 Newark Christ Church plans for oak reredos found in church chest.

136 Blyth Church received large donation for tower fund from Trinity College Cambridge.

136 Kneesall Church large bell in tower pronounced unsafe to ring.137 East Markham Churchyard extention consecrated.137 West Drayton brass plaque presented recording dates of

incumbency of The Rev J O Crosse.137 West Markham lead lights in the Old Church restored and

timber for the roof promised.137 Stokeham Church dedication of the reopened West window.137 Widmerpool Church has a Register which dates from 1539 it

records burial of two soldiers in 1648 wounded in The Civil War and baptism of a little girl on the day Charles I was beheaded.

137 Gotham Church Chancel restored and rededicated and new pulpit given.

139 N Wheatley, Rampton, South Leverton, Blyth and Dunham all require large sums of money for repairs.

139 St Aidan Mansfield memorial to Jesse Edwin Maxted consists of Altar Front of dark stained wood decorated and painted.

140 Ordsall Church history and pictures of monuments in tower.150 Nottingham Emmanuel iron Church is fifty years old.150 Nottingham St Peter restoration fund is now £4,500.151 Nottingham St George memorial fund for Fr.Neate the purchase

of two Sanctuary lamps old Italian carved wooden lamp for the High Altar and the other lamp is silver plated metal.

152 Cotgrave Church new flag of George for the tower.152 Granby Church cracked panes in the East window replaced

with stained glass.152 Wilford Church work in hand for new heating system and roof

repair.

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152 Bingham Church new screen as a war memorial. Two panels of the old screen painted on oak panels are believed to be preserved in the rectory.

152 Calverton garden fete in aid of funds for electric light in the church.

152 Nuthall Church, garden created by Maisie Hanson in the churchyard attracts a lot of attention.

153 Bulwell Church old organ heard for the last time on August 10th.

153 Mansfield St Mark churchyard planted with trees and flowers and creepers for visit of Bishop of Glasgow and others.

154 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Modwen church in a precarious state.155 East Drayton decision to restore five South windows.155 Laneham Church registers dating back to1538 safe purchased

to keep them.155 Tuxford Church roof in urgent need of repair, death watch

beetle found in timbers.156 West Markham description of church in 1930.157 Edwalton Parish Church history and picture of interior.171 Ordsall St Alban extention proceeding.172 Blyth Church restoration of the last nave bay and the north aisle

opened these bays have opened into the Hall garden since the reformation a strip of land given by Mr Bartlett now make it possible to walk round three sides of the church.

172 Blyth Church tower faculty obtained for restoration.172 Edwinstowe St Mary steeple undergoing repairs weathercock

repaired revealing interesting information - maker date etc. 1811 steeple struck by lightning top of spire removed.

172 Bullwell Church gift of Altar rail for side Chapel.173 Tollerton Church enquiry into uniting of Tollerton with

Edwalton.173 East Marnham Church work on tower.173 Rampton Church work started on Tower restoration.173 Harworth Church presented with picture-copy of Pro Nobis

etching by William Hole.174 Nottingham St Martin picture of board showing proposed site

for new church.175 Ollerton Church picture and history.176 New Ollerton design for new church.183 Nottingham St Mary money left for upkeep of window in South

Chapel and fabric.184 Nottingham Holy Trinity Church picture and further description

of Holy Trinity with St Marks.184 Nottingham S George Sanctuary lamps dedicated.185 Daybrook Church repairs needed on spire.185 Nottingham St Gabriel stained glass window dedicated.186 Nottingham St Alban list of donors found for erection of Iron

Mission Church in 1881.187 Mansfield Woodhouse gift of oak bureau for vestry.188 Worksop Old Priory south roof of nave reslated and releaded ,

north roof needs same, Lady Chapel roof put right, Gt. west window needs releading and other extensive repairs needed.

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189 Bunny Church repairs needed.189 Langar-cum-Barnstone Church tower in danger and fabric is

suffering from stone decay.189 Elton Church in serious state.189 Wollaton Church work complete except for south west wall.189 Egmanton Church presented with set of vestments by the

Misses Parker.189 Headon Church to have new organ.189 West Markham Church turret of the Old Church replaced as it

originally stood.191 Stapleford Parish Church picture and history.197 Newark site provided for Mission Church for Hawtonville.197 Daybrook site needed for Mission Church.197 Lenton (1) Abbey Estate- site provided for Mission Church,

Mission room built -permanent church required.(2) Wollaton Park- site provided; Mission church required.

197 Sherwood Site and Mission Hall provided-permanent church needed.

197 St Cyprian permanent church required £6,500 in hand.197 Aspley Lane church needed197 Bulwell site for Mission Church needed - Old Radford site and

District Church needed to meet building development.197 Gedling church and site needed.197 Bircotes Permanent Church.197 Worksop St John - Church at Gateford.197 Worksop Priory - Mission Church at Manton.197 Ollerton new church being built £7,500 in hand.197 Ordsal money needed for completion of church.197 Colwick new permanent church.197 Carlton St Michael repairs.197 Sutton new Mission Church £500 in hand.197 Mansfield St Mark semi-permanent church for St Aiden Mission.197 Rainworth new permanent church .197 West Markham endeavour to bring church back in use.197 Tuxford roof needs repair.197 Rampton £280 spent more needed.197 Lowdam work on porch and bell needed.197 Dunham restoration of tower - work needed on roof.197 Darlton bells need restoring.197 East Markham tower restoration complete - work needed on

coping stones.197 Kirton money raised for pointing outer walls, work required on

roof.197 Treswell roof requires attention.197 Beeston Mission Church site provided.204 St Saviour tower needs repointing.205 Cinder Hill Christ Church organ recently installed.205 St Bartholomew memorial to Mr Edwin Thomas Hallam

dedicated, oak cupboard in vestry given by family dedicated.206 East Drayton work on five windows nearly complete.206 Carlton-on-Trent pinnacles unsafe and tower needs attention.206 Laxton new prayer desk dedicated.

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207 Worksop Priory original painting of the Madonna by Sassoferrato presented by Mrs Kemp.

VOL 4 NS. JAN 1931 No 1 - DEC 1931 No12

1 Lenton Priory picture and parish history.2 Picture of Lenton Parish Church.13 Diocesan Conference approved the scheme for a Church house

in Nottingham .14 St Mary Nottingham suggestion to establish a lending library

agreed.15 Mansfield Scrooby Parish Church repairs completed but roof

leaking and in need of repair before the winter.16 Tuxford Church restoration work taken vigorously in hand.16 Perlthorpe St John the Evangelist was built in 1876 by Earl

Manvers.16 Barton Church restoration fund started for repairs to the roof

and upper part of the stone work.17 Rempstone Church Brass Alter Bookrest presented by Mrs

Travell.17 Thrumpton Church bells are being rehung and belfry floor

rebuilt.17 S Helen Trowell bells to be recast by Messrs John Taylor and

fittings to be replaced with ball bearing fittings and iron headstocks in place of wooden ones.

18 Plumtree Church picture and history.21 Southwell Cathedral roof and central tower being repaired a

concrete roof will replace the wood and lead covering. Repairs on the Chapter House roof which showed some slight signs of cracking. Changes to the organ under discussion.

27 Nottingham St Andrew Jacobean armchair given to the Bishop for use in Bishop’s Manor Hall.

28 Nottingham S Mary tomb of bellringer William Doubleday Croft rediscovered and restored by bellringers.

30 Mansfield Woodhouse new clock dedicated, made by J Smith & Sons Derby makers of many of the largest clocks in the country including St Paul’s Cathedral.

30 Mansfield Woodhouse new church clock dedicated, makers J Smith & Sons Derby.

32 Worksop Priory Church in shocking state of decay.33 Thrumpton Church, description of the 5 bells.35 Tuxford St Nicholas - picture and history.47 Plumtree Tower window over Norman doorway is 14thc not

17thc. 50 Worksop Priory - gift of 2 paintings by Italian Artists. ‘The Holy

Family with St Catherine’ by ‘Perugino born 1446 died 1442’ used as an altar-piece in the transept and Madonna and Child The Vision of St Francis’ by ‘Demenichino born 1581 died 1641’.

51 Carlton-on-Trent stonework for pinnacles is being replaced and church tower repointed.

51 Winthorpe has a special fund for care of the churchyard.

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52 Nottingham St James picture of rood screen & chancel from the Nave & history.

53 Nottingham St John Leenside picture & history.56 Newark St Augustine provision of an organ Chamber by Miss

Tidd Pratt.61 New Ollerton foundation Stone laid March 13th for new

Church .62 Nottingham St Peter has records dating back to 1241.66 Winthorpe Church - application for faculty for the erection of a

memorial Statuette in the church.66-67East Retford - discovery that one of the bells has a missing

tongue.67 Upper Broughton faculty applied for Church restoration. 67 Tythby & Cropwell Butler Council decide to obtain new organ.67 Willoughby order placed for oak panelling in Church.68 Carlton-on-Trent Pinnacles of tower finished and hope for

repointing of Spire.68 East Markham - during the encumbrance or The Rev Albert

Edmund Briggs the following work was done - High Altar erected, the Trinity Altar restored (the Altar slab was found under the floor during excavation) and new floor laid.

69 Edwinstowe Parish Church - photo and history excellent description of church.

84 Laneham Church appeal to put bells in order and rebuild porch on original lines. To retain oak archway and to replace brick sides with wood as original porch.

85 Keyworth church appeal for funds to extend burial ground.85 Calverton church dedication and blessing of children’s corner

and Mothers’ Union Banner. 86 Retford St Alban’s - picture of choir built 1902, dedication of

completed nave and west front, history continued on pages 87 & 88 also picture of Ordsall Parish Church.

97 Aspley & Lenton Abbey - church sites needed.98 Nottingham St George gift of gilded carved wooden candlesticks

for High Altar dedicated.99 Newark St Leonard memorial plaque (Madonna and the Holy

Child) dedicated. Cast from Florence of the original work by Italian Master Andrea della Robbia. Memorial window dedicated by The Bishop given by Mrs G E Mountney and designed by G Webb.

99 North Muskham work put in hand for Lady Chapel screen. 100 Gedling 100 Kirton Church blessing of a pair of pictures donated by Mrs

Campion also blessed (Della Robbia) Head of the Saviour over the front door.

101 Blyth Church Tower being restored. 103 Nottingham St Martin picture of the interior.118 Barton-in-Fabis work to begin on restoration of the roof.118 Costock concrete path laid through Churchyard.119 Selston Church Council dates from 1888.119 Rolleston Church electric light installed and oak screen erected.120 Rolleston photograph and history of Church.

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128 Notts Deanery summary of costs of churches and chapels built and restored from January 1840 - September 1897.

128 Sherwood St Martin temporary church needs replacement by permanent building.

132 Nottingham St James ref. to proposed union of Benefices.133 Mansfield Woodhouse repairs to Steeple and Tower completed.

Weathercock and lightening conductor used as rifle target also repaired.

134 Newark Christ Church proposal to move and rebuild at the end of Lime Grove.

135 Bullwell St John faculty applied for to install electric light.136 Hickling bells declared unfit to be rung.140 Southwell Cathedral Royal Assent for title of Provost to be

adopted instead of Rector.149 Nottingham St Andrew gift of chapel and screen to go ahead.149 Nottingham St Cyprian silver gilt Chalice and paten dedicated.149 Separation of ecclesiastical Boundaries in the Parishes of

Lenton and Old Radford.153 Trowell Church enlist volunteers for clean up of churchyard.154 Sneinton St Alban picture of interior and history.156 Church House Nottingham picture and brief description.168 Edwinstowe Parish Church description of features in church ie

The Forest Measure worked in stone excellent description.169 New Clipstone still needs £7000 to complete.169 Bulwell suggestion to start endowment fund for upkeep of

graveyard.169 Bingham start collections for upkeep of churchyard.170 Nuthhall resolution for enlarging churchyard.170 East Drayton work commenced at North wall.170 West Markham restoration of Bell-Turret.170 Walesby gifts of Credence table and Processional Cross in oak.176 Southwell Cathedral Title of Provost formerly adopted.177 Worksop St Anne photograph of Robinson Memorial Monument.182 Nottingham St Mary dedication of oak panelling erected at the

east end of the church, gift of Canon and Mrs Gordon.182 Nottingham St Nicholas - Choir Vestry Screen dedicated as a

memorial to the late Rev J R West.183 Lenton Parish Church English Oak Screen dedicated in October.183 Sneinton Choirs unite to sing Gregorian chant.183 Sneinton destruction of six large altar-table tombs. 184 Sneinton Parish Church broadcast bells on gramophone record

from church tower.184 Nottingham All Saints steeple in urgent need of repair.185 Mansfield St Mark gift of three light stained glass window in

memory of Miss Frances Augusta Redgate.186 Edwinstowe Parish Church has a portable piscina late 12th

century and unique.186 Edwalton (grey slate) grave marker in churchyard memorial to

John Wilkinson dated 1741 rescued from larder had been and used as a bacon salting slab.

186 Willoughby church chancel replastered.

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186 Egmanton to aquire set of candlesticks suitable for requiems and funerals.

186 Laneham porch to be restored.187 Norwell gift of safe by the late Mrs Hoskins for housing church

plate and registers.188 Elston Church photograph and history.194 Worksop College extensions opened by The Duke of Portland.195 Southwell Archdeacons chairs and a table given to complete

furnishings for Great Hall196 Balderton church appeal for help for restoration of tower and

spire.196 Shelford description of church in1864.200 Worksop Priory gift of silver bowl also two wardens’ wands

made of oak with silver mounts.201 Blyth Church top of tower completed, bells removed until frame

made safe.202 Willoughby Church Chancel decorated, new dossal curtains and

Altar frontal202 West Bridgford St Giles gifts of a Cross by Mrs F W Flick, Pulpit

Mrs Shaw, Stained glass window Mr F J Trueman, oak litany desk Mr C E Jarvis, solid brass pulpit reading desk Mr O Richardson & Mr J Nelson and two cut glass vases by the Misses Flick.

203 Barton Church restoration complete.203 Gotham Church electric light installed courtesy of Mr J J

Shepphard, new panels and cupboards for surplices and music.203 Costock Church electric light installed.203 Rempstone Church electric light installed.203 Colwick Church grass to be cut short and grave mounds to be

levelled putting small markers for the grave, kerbs and headstones to be left

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VOL 5 NS. JAN 1932 No 1 - DEC 1932 No 12

1 St Andrew Nottingham picture of new chapel and history.3 Balderton S Giles picture and history, on page four figure of The

Madonna suckling The Holy Child also figure of St Francis D’Assisi in the habit of the Capuchin Friars carved on the screen.

11 Union of Benefices - St Peter, St Nicholas & St James united.15 Newark Memorial statue of Madonna and Holy Child dedicated,

presented by the Rippingale family.16 Retford St Saviour constituted a single parish and Clareborough

united with Hayton.16 Kneesall Church bells and clock rededicated.18 Hawton All Saints picture and history & page 19 has a picture of

the 14th century Easter Sepulchre.33 Sutton-on Trent two treble bells dedicated.33 Norwell St Lawrence gift of Altar frontal cover - work of The

Arts and Crafts Nottingham.33 Fledborough church equipped with lamps.

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34 Eakring Parish church - chancel floor under repair.35 South Leverton All Saints - picture and history.47 Nottingham St Saviour brick chamber built behind the organ to

house the electric blower.47 Lenton Parish Church memorial window dedicated gift of Lady

Ball.49 Blyth Church - door made in churchyard wall giving access to

ground at the east end of the church and door in the last bay of the North aisle made to open.

49 Clumber Church reopened.49 New Ollerton - new church nearing completion.66 Blyth Church exterior of church tower complete.68 Sookholm Chapel picture and history.81 Sutton-in-Ashfield - money donated by the Heathcote family and

Mr F Beely for the new Church of St Modwen.82-3 Laneham dedication of church restoration.84 Laneham St Peter picture and history , further pictures on page

85.95 Lenton Parish Church - Mothers’ Union Banner dedicated.98 Worksop Priory Church - gift of six embroidered alms bags and

silver jug for altar wine.99 Askham extract from “Retford “Times” of 1874, relic under

chancel floor, cover of Crusader’s tomb with Sword and Cross in good state of preservation.

99 Keyworth consecration of churchyard extension.100 Upton Parish Church memorial stained glass window in the Lady

Chapel dedicated, gift of the Misses Broadhurst.109 Church House in Park Row Nottingham to be opened in

November.115 Southwell Cathedral - work to start on removal of spires from

West Towers, final decision on organ not yet made.117 Edwalton Church - Lych Gate dedicated gift of Mr and Mrs

Halford.119 Nottingham St Peter picture and account of restoration.133 Mansfield St Mark stained glass memorial window unveiled and

dedicated, given by Miss Francis A Redgate.134 Norwell Parish Church - Deathwatch beetle found in bell frames

and ringing chamber.137 Ollerton St Paulinus - picture and description of interior and

furnishings.150 Nottingham St Matthew erected 1853 and details of gifts etc.151 Mansfield Woodhouse - stained glass memorial window to be

dedicated in September, presented by Mrs Cartwright Taylor.152 Plumtree Church - memorial alabaster tablet unveiled and

dedicated, presented by Mrs Hill152 West Bridgford St Giles chancel arch pier has a fracture and

several fractures found externally.155 Langar Parish Church picture and history.159 Picture of memorial cemetery in Gibraltar where Mr John Taylor

is buried.167 New Basford St Augustine gift of new heating system by Mr and

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169 Radcliffe-on-Trent of interest - Brass of Anne Ballard 1662 behind the lectern memorial.

169 Edwalton Church too light window unveiled and dedicated presented by Mrs Brewill

173 Langar Parish Church - picture and history.178 Langar Mission Church - picture and history.186 Wollaton Park - picture of proposed church.191 Nottingham St Peter railings painted and churchyard cleaned

up.192 Norwell Church in need of restoration to tower and bells.193 Scarrington Church small brass memorial plate placed on the

organ.193 Radcliffe-on-Trent is insured for the sum of £18000 apart from

the chancel.193 Gotham Church restoration takes eight years.193 Bilsthorpe Wooden Church dedicated.211 Nottingham Hyson Green New Mission Hall opened and

dedicated.

VOL 6 NS. JAN 1933 No 1 - DEC 1933 No 12

1 East Bridgford Parish Church picture and history23 Southwell Cathedral aerial photograph and history34 A Church in a warehouse - chapel built in basement of Thomas

Adams warehouse in Nottingham37 Skegby Memorial window dedicated to Mr Stamper40 Mansfield St Lawrence new Banner for Mothers Union41 Newark Parish Church - Alter and Chapel in South Choir aisle

dedicated in memory of J M Walker. Altar, Credence table and communion rail are of rare oak - under supervision of J N Comper

41 Bole Church Calvery Group, erected on Rood screen. Beam dedicated to Julia Glassford artist J Dagless of Walsingham

43 Southwell Cathedral picture and history (choir rebuilt 1230-1243)

45 Newark S Leonard 1873-1933 picture of Rerados and history62 Radcliffe-on-Soar, Kingston-on Soar and the benefice of West

Leake joined63 Worksop-Old Priors Mill building removed - materials offered to

Priory for restoration85 Willoughby Church interior picture and history88 Southwell Cathedral removal of Organ complete103 Nottingham St George new Banner for Mother’s Union

dedicated106 Holme Church picture and history 107 Picture of Holme Church Porch showing Nan Scotts Chamber127 Worksop Priory - The rebuilding of The North Transept, drawing

and history144 Carrington St John Chalice and Paten dedicated in memory of

Mrs Sparks. Framed vellum description of these vessels appears at the west end of the church

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148 Kinoulton Church picture and history158 Rolleston Church new organ installed and dedicated165 Southwell Bishops Palace Chinese wallpaper in the dining room

brought from China by brother of Rev James Barrow, entrance to palace from churchyard blocked

166 Norwell Church removal of Bells and Tower floor due to death-watch beetle - task completed and bells rehung

169 Scrooby St Wilfrid picture of church and account of restoration and it’s connection with the Pilgrim Fathers

171 Southwell Cathedral account and history of the organ178 Southwell Cathedral Altar now in sanctuary bought by the

Provost from a dealers shop through instrumentality of Neville Truman probably made in the reign of Charles II.

185 Nottingham St Mary plaster repairs under tower replaced by stone

186 New Basford Nottingham War Memorial cost £320 by voluntary contributions made of marble and alabaster

187 Norwell St Lawrence brief history - earliest recorded date AD 95 home of Archbishop Cranmer’s mother

188 Elton-on-the-Hill bequest for repair of church roof 188 Keyworth Church faculty applied for for repair of Bell Frames

and church Tower189 Hucknall Parish Church memorial dedicated to the memory of

Dr Z Green. Altar rail for Lady Chapel, altar, reredos, brackets, Curtains, frontal and super- frontal given by family

189 Langold St Luke boundary wall built191 Southwell Minster photograph of carved capitals revealed when

organ was removed207 Hyson Green St Paul renovated, redecorated and new altar rails

dedicated209 Edwalton Church of The Holy Rood badly in need of repair211 Southwell Minster more photographs and notes about the

sculptures277 Holme by Newark Church - found in Porch room wood and steel

“Spider” Candelabra now restored227 Gringley-on-Gringley-on-the-Hill have a stone font to offer229 Nottingham Holy Trinity Blue book of business accounts 223 Epperstone Parish Church exterior photograph and history234 Sale of grave spaces - article on the illegal practice used and not

unknown in our diocese249 Mansfield St Peter church organ in need of overhaul Tower and

heating system also in need of repair250 Rampton All Saints church a number of gifts dedicated by The

Archdeacon of Newark250 Southwell Holy Trinity Church reseated by generosity of Miss

Calvert.

VOL 7 NS. JAN 1934 No 1 - DEC 1934 No 12

1 Fledborough exterior photograph and history of The Penrose Family

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2 Fledbourgh interior photograph history continued15 Worksop S Anne built and endowed 1912 16 Bathley used to have box pews19 Blidworth two cottages converted into mission hall by generosity

of Newstead Colliery Company21 Hucknall building in an aerodrome dedicated by The Bishop for

worship22 Warsop St Peter & St Paul photograph of exterior and history37 Nottingham St Peter and St James Union of Benefices and

separation of St John from St James who were joined in 191238 Holme Church restoration of carved stones found outside

churchyard in 191240 West Bridgford Parish Church restoration in hand, screen, new

stained glass windows and damaged piers restored.41 Kirton Church engraving at least 100 years old depicting a

south-eastern elevation was sent to the Rector by a Devonshire print collector, good description of church.

43 Mansfield St Mark exterior picture and history.45 Southwell Minster new organ dedicated.48 Southwell Minster death watch beetle in roof. Cornish and

Gaymer presented original cartoons of quire stall carvings to the Minster.

49 Southwell Minster memoirs by Bishop Hoskyns.61 Blidworth Church ceremony of “Rocking the Baby”, old custom

peculiar to Blidworth.63 Chilwell land consecrated as a burial ground for the first time in

it’s history.64 West Bridgford Parish Church exterior picture and history.66 Southwell Minster Reredos removed in 1932 was from a village

church near Rugby.82 Warsop Church found during excavation Old Norman Cross,

gold signet ring of unknown date and 13th century tombstone bearing the badge of the Foljambe or Frechville families, half this crest incorporated in Chesterfield Grammar School badge.

82 Kirton Church immediate removal of pinnacles recommended 82 Clareborough Church recorded that a pinnacle fell through

church roof.85 Edwalton Church of The Holy Rood exterior picture and history.95 Warsop Church interior view of the chancel with steel tie rods.102 Holme by Newark Church account of first part if the restoration

which will be dedicated on May 25.103 Holme by Newark church story by Neville Trueman to be

published.103 Keyworth Church tower restored and bells rehung in new

headstocks.104 North Muskham fund started for new tenor bell to the existing

five.104 Attenborough Church deathwatch beetle in bell frame.106 Holme by Newark Church picture of east window.107 Holme by Newark description of restoration.

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108 Southwell Cathedral new organ case designed by Caroe and carried out by Dart and Francis and new High Altar restoration complete - note it is the 700th anniversary of the choir.

111 Daybrook Parish purchase land for district church and Sunday school.

112 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Modwen iron church in danger of collapse, to be superseded with a brick church.

113 Sherwood scheme in progress to build new church , parochial hall and vicarage.

113 Aspley provision made privately for new church.123 Nottingham St Bartholomew gift of new lectern.123 Nottingham Carlton Hill new church started in front of existing

church of St Cyprian.124 Mansfield Parish Church organ rebuilt and enlarged.124 Barnby Church dedication of new gates and pillars at

churchyard entrance, gates modelled on design from little cloister gates Westminster Abbey.

125 Hayton and Clarborough benefices joined.127 Southwell Minster picture of new organ .127 Southwell Minster a history of S Paulinas.144 Nottingham St Mary tower not safe and bells silent tower not

safe possibly deathwatch beetle.144 Nottingham Holy Trinity organ in need of cleaning and

overhauling.146 Worksop Priory restoration slow lack of funds, transept built of

stone from Priors Mill.147 Calverton cemetery extended and consecrated.147 Attenborough a sixth bell gift of Mrs Henry Pearson and

Colonel Pearson.148 Worksop College picture and description of Prime Minister’s

visit.161 Article on parish registers.169 Nottingham St Cyprian Carlton Hill new church picture and

history.170 Nottingham St Cyprian picture of present church.172 Southwell Cathedral death watch beetle, choir roof and western

towers treated, Clock chamber floor treated and renewed, ceiling under South West tower found to be pitted with shot ( shooting birds likely).

186 Colston Bassett church spire being restored.190 Aspley St Margaret picture of church and history.200 Carlton-in-Lindrick extension to churchyard dedicated also

dedicated was a bier presented by Mrs Holmes.209 Sturton-le-Steeple St Peter and St Paul repair of tower

complete, clock face cleaned and gilded.209 Retford St Saviour gift of Altar which served The Cathedral for

many years as the High Altar.210 Attenborough church tenor bell appears to be earlier than was

thought, work of John of Stafford, late 13th or early 14th century.

211 Elton Church picture and history.

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213 Southwell Cathedral dedication of new choir gates on Michaelmas Day.

229 Nottingham St George dedication of new choir stalls and screen and chancel repaved legacy gift of Mr William Gleave, chancel walls and sanctuary cleaned and redecorated.

232 Wollaton Refectory large house with 15 bedrooms sold.233 Lenton Priory Church picture of exterior and history.235 Southwell Cathedral decision not to remove spires.251 Bawtry Church rehanging of church bells blessed and reopened

by The Bishop.252 Linby Church two new vestries dedicated.253 Worksop priory removal of blocking walls - nave eastend and

South transept.253 Tuxford St Nicholas repair of chancel boiler and restoration of

fabric.253 Bole renewing and painting clock in church tower.253 Colston Bassett Church Spire restored.253 Elton Church restoration of Nave and chancel roofs. Exterior

stuccoed and stone colour-washed.253 Thorpe Church St Lawrence tower being restored.253 Sutton-in-Ashfield electric blower and new boiler for heating

apparatus and alteration of lighting.

VOL 8 NS. JAN 1935 No 1 - DEC 1935 No 12

1 Ordsall Church picture of Parsons House and article on ancient Residences of the clergy.

2 The Cathedral Southwell nave cleared for cleaning and spraying of the rood timbers.

17 Nottingham St Mary bells in need of repair also description of bells.

18 Hickling Church faculty applied for to repair bells also description of all the bells.

18 Colston Bassett west end of church threatened with collapse, pinnacles need renewing

18 Bingham Church to have baptistery screen designed by Caroe.18 Nuthall - new church hall opened.22 Nottingham St James picture of exterior and account of closure

see also p.36.26 Southwell “Old Palace” history continued on page 50.38 Nottingham St Nicholas roof of tower and battlements in urgent

need of repair.39 Langar-cum-Barnstone Tapestry Map of Nottingham now in the

V.A. museum, made at Rampton by “Mistress Mary Eyre” date 1632. In 1632 Barnstone had chapel with square tower. There was village called St Ambrose and a lost church known as St Ethelburga.

39 Cropwell Bishop 1824 Chancel screen but no Loft traceries stored until 1929. Screen restored and rededicated.

40 Worksop priory restoration of transept to be dedicated.

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43 Nottingham St Mary exterior picture & history, tower in need of strengthening.

53 The Simnel Legend interesting story and picture of carved stone “A domestic quarrel “ Leighton Buzzard. “Sim with inverted pot and Nell with spoon”.

63 Elton Church account of restoration.63 Upper Broughton Church repairs in progress.63 Carlton St Paul consecrated in 1885 now in need of repair.

Beetle in communion table and windows and organ need attention.

63 Southwell House picture with super imposed picture of altar, visit of Archbishop of York. Page 126 says it is now a home and training centre for girls.

69 Southwell Cathedral treatment of wood work of roof should be ended by Easter.

87 Nottingham Emmanuel Church interior picture and history, original church was an Iron church which now serves as a parochial hall for St Bartholomew Blue Bell Hill.

106 Nottingham alabaster and its craftsmen. Peter Mason who lived in 1390 one of a band who made Nottingham famous, eg St Thomas of Canterbury on the south wall of the South Chapel of St Mary’s.

108 Blyth Church Bells out of action not ringable.108 Bulwell St John became a separate parish in 1928.109 Bulwell St John The Divine interior picture and history.128 Nottingham St Cyprian New Church consecrated, old church to

serve as church hall.128 Nottingham St Mary church bells not ready for Kings Silver

Jubilee.128 Leen-side St John gifts of two new linen albs, one with lace

finishing, a cotta, two precious stones and two Sheffield plate candlesticks.

129 Barnby-in-the Willows Bishop dedicated New Treble bell.130 Rampton Church credence table for Lady Chapel dedicated

maker Charles Fenwick. Desks fitted to choir stalls which match the clergy desk.

130 Carlton-in-the-Willows built in the style of the Roman Basilica by the Fourth Earl of Carnarvon in two stages, first part consecrated in 1885.

131 Ordsal Church All Hallows exterior picture and history.139 The “Old Palace of Southwell” by Mr H F Summers continued. 150 Nottingham St Mary John Samson died 1416 gave many gifts to

church and his monument stands in the south wall of the transept under a canopy.

151 Sutton-in-Ashfield framed list of incumbents presented by Mr William Dove.

151 Edwalton church what happened to painting possibly on wood of ‘The Barbers of the Peak’

152 Hucknall Church urn near Lord Byron’s coffin inscribed “This urn contains the heart, brain etc. of the late Lord Byron.

153 Southwell Cathedral external picture and account of Jubilee Service.

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155 Southwell Cathedral s.w.tower covered with scaffolding and n.w.tower to follow, spires being repaired - compassion with Dunfermline Abbey.

158 “Old Palace” of Southwell continued.172 Nottingham St Martin gift of Triptych by Mrs Gee.172 Nottingham St Mary account of restoration.173 Mansfield to have new church by the name of St Francis of

Assisi. 174 Blyth Church bells to be recast, church clock also to be

repaired. A piece of 15th century glass, head of The Saviour with 14th century halo in glass for Lady Chapel north aisle gift of Miss Rudd.

175 Bole Church exterior picture and history.183 “Old Palace” of Southwell continued.190 Nottingham St Mary account of tower and it’s restoration.191 A vanished church and village near Langar “Lost of St

Ethelburga” dedication variable.195 Radcliffe Church faculty granted for enlargement of sanctuary,

new altar stand, curtains for back of sanctuary, new carpet and communion rails lowered.

195 Blyth Church top of tower take down and reconstructed, bells recast in steel frame and clock overhauled.

195 Worksop date fixed for dedication of North Transept and appeal for funds for new altar.

195 Blyth Church picture of St Mary Magdalene by Batrolmeo proposed to hang on south side of sanctuary gift of Miss Ellen Lees.

195 Bestwood Church repairs to stone memorial to 10th Duke of St Albans which forms the base of chancel wall and church redecorated.

197 West Leake Church interior picture, United Benefice formed of West Leake, Ratcliffe-on-Soar and Kingston-on-Soar .

199 Southwell Cathedral to be taken back into the Province of York after 95 years in the Province of Canterbury.

204 “The Gray Book” account of the “apportionment” now called parish share.

206 Southwell Minster Spires account of western spires and central tower. Interesting theories on spire pinnacles by H F Summers.

211 Worksop Priory description in detail of interior and link with the Crusaders.

211 Nottingham St Nicholas union with St Peter’s not considered advisable.

215 Nottingham St Martin originators of the church were ex-servicemen.

215 Nottingham St Mary choir library and stalls gifts of late Mr William Bourne Cooke.

216 Laxton list of vicars from 1250-1916.216 Wellow Church tribute to Mrs Wright who donated 15 pieces of

altar linen which took 12 years to make.217 Nottingham St Cyprian list of church articles for sale.219 Worksop Priory interior picture and account of dedication and

restoration.48

220 Worksop Priory exterior picture of The Lady Chapel before restoration.

222 Southwell Cathedral curved wood nailed to frame to cause a bow or bulge (Entasis) (Greek word for bow) to make spires more graceful and not seem to sag.

228 Blyth Church more on restoration.229 Southwell Cathedral more on return to Province of York.236 Southwell Cathedral Mr Summers account on (the spires

disputed) and Mr James account from the chapter book quoted.239 Holme-by-Newark visit by historical societies, interest in

modern methods of restoration by learned bodies.239 Gedling Deanery divided in four.240 Retford Church reredos in panelled oak given by the family of

the late Mr & Mrs Hurst unveiled and dedicated.241 Kingston-on-Soar interior picture and history.244 Southwell Cathedral more on its return to the Province of York,248 Southwell Minster Spires Hugh F Summers replies.260 Nottingham St Jude parish boundaries extended.

VOL 9 NS. JAN 1936 No 1 - DEC 1936 No 12

1 Colwick to have permanent church.111 Calverton Church exterior picture with account of Norman stone

carvings of which there are many.130 Nottingham St Mary window in south aisle dedicated to

veterans of the Crimean and Indian mutiny wars.132 Holbeck Church St Winifred new pulpit and pulpit Bible gift of

The Duke of Portland dedicated also the new gateway to the churchyard.

132 Worksop St John’s Mission Church new pulpit dedicated.132 Laxton screen given in honour of Silver Jubilee of the late King

George dedicated.133 Nottingham St Mary celebration of the Mothers Union Diamond

Jubilee picture of members entering the south door.141 Southwell Cathedral interior picture taken from the east of choir

of old organ case.147 Nottingham St Cyprian picture of new organ case which was

dedicated by the Provost of Southwell.151 Nottingham St Augustine New Basford new west window gift of

Mr and Mrs Shipstone dedicated.153 Ordsall plans to build a new clergy and churchwardens vestry

given the go ahead made possible by a generous donor.153 Bole St Martin Chancel enlarged by cutting down choir stalls ,

tiles replaced by York stone and Victorian altar rails replaced by Georgian altar rails of oak from Newstead Abbey gift of Neville Trueman and dedicated.

154 Bestwood Park oak book chest and carpet given by Mothers Union.

154 Southwell (Stuart Masque and Fair) held in the Old Court Yard of Bishop’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar picture of interior and history.

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18 Our Old Church Walls “Their Proper Treatment” interesting article on plaster stripping and loss of mediaeval work.

19 Radford St Michael and All Angels gifts of chalice, paten, alms dish, Altar Cruets and figure of Madonna and Child.

20 Nottingham St Augustine Church restoration complete and description of West Window.

20 Sherwood St Martin foundation stone laid for permanent church.

20 Nottingham St Mary rededication of bells.21 Halam St Michael brass tablet placed on north wall of nave in

memory of the late vicar Dr F Rothwell Dean.21 Calverton St Wilfrid interesting carved stones.21 Bestwood Parish Church choir stalls extended.21 South Scarle faculty for new heating apparatus and decayed

timbers found in roof.23 Sherwood exterior drawing of new church to be built.25 Southwell Cathedral built of Bolsover stone, Houses of

Parliament also built of Bolsover stone because it has lasted so well in the Cathedral.

29 Southwell Minster Library “Some Random Reflections” 31 Aspley St Margaret to be consecrated on 15th February .42 Ruddington portable organ in use while parish organ is

reconstructed.44 Porchester St James gifts of Cingalese alms dish, altar cloth of

Chinese material, and many other gifts.45 Aspley St Margaret exterior picture and details of it’s

consecration.60 Southwell picture of Archbishops Palace ruins taken by Howard

Barratt from the South West Tower of The Minster.62 East Bridgford former vicar made complete verbatim transcript

of registers in 4 volumes 1557-1812 now in safe at East Bridgford.

64 East Leake decide to erect oak reredos in memory of two late rectors.

65 Hucknall Torkard information on “Byron Plate” given in 1664 .67 Staunton Church picture of exterior “North West View”

description and history87 West Leake generous parishioner offers to replace perished

stonework and many other needed tasks including Organs of all three churches in the parish.

89 Southwell Cathedral photograph of Chapter House entrance and comparison to York and Wells Cathedrals.

99 East Bridgford dedication of Lych Gate.109 Hucknall church children’s corner used as Server’s Vestry

owing to removal of organ and restoration of Lady Chapel.110 Colwick to receive a permanent church111 Calverton Church exterior picture with account of Norman stone

carvings.130 Nottingham St Mary side aisle window to Crimean and Indian

mutiny veterans dedicated.

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132 Holbeck Church St Winifrid new pulpit and pulpit Bible gift of The Duke of Portland and new gateway to churchyard dedicated.

132 Worksop St John’s mission church, new pulpit dedicated.132 Laxton Church screen at the west end dedicated.133 Nottingham St Mary picture of Mother’s Union entering south

door.141 Southwell Cathedral picture from the east of the choir with the

old organ case.147 Nottingham St Cyprian picture of new organ case dedicated.151 Nottingham St Augustine Church New Basford new west

window gift of Mr & Mrs J H Shipstone dedicated.153 Ordsall Church clergy and churchwardens vestry given go ahead

through generous donation.153 Bole Church St Martin chancel enlarged by cutting down choir

stalls, tiles replaced by York stone and Victorian altar rails replaced by Georgian altar rails of oak from Newstead Abbey gift of Nevill Trueman dedicated.

154 Bestwood Park Church oak book-chest and carpet given by Mother’s Union.

154 Southwell Street Masque held in the old court yard-of Bishops Manor.

171 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Modwen foundation stone laid by the Duke of Portland.

174 Newark pageant in the Castle grounds.175 Nottingham St Michael electric organ blower ordered and tower

restoration to be put forward.175 Nottingham St Peter and St James scheme for restoration of the

whole of the north side and an new vestry to be added.175 Mansfield Forest Town to be raised in status to ecclesiastical

parish.177 Colston Bassett St Mary picture of church and account of

restoration.179 Southwell Cathedral amusing ideas, but what happened to the

stained glass of six swine eating acorns that was in the chapter house?

183 183 Hucknall Torkard description of Byron plate in the church.184 Holme by Newark picture of founders tomb and dedication after

restoration with description of work done.196 Nottingham St Mary restoration reaches the chancel.197 Balderton St Giles record account of ten years restoration.197 Trowell church account of eight years of restoration.199 Carlton-in-Lindrick picture of Saxon window revealed and

account of three similar windows still blocked, sun stone over south east priest’s door fashioned into a tympanum and cross incised, very interesting account of a local legend and churches history.

207 Nottingham St Mary “The Story of the Tombs” an account of the removal of memorial stones.

208 Blythe Archbishops visitation reveals interesting facts.218 Southwell Minster Library, transfer of 20,000 parchment

records from York Registry.51

219 Nottingham St Mary scaffolding removed after many months of restoration.

220 Radford St Michael & All Angels exterior picture and history.240 Churches having to be kept locked because of desecration.243 North Muskham St Wilfrid picture of the Rood Screen and

history.244 North Muskham picture of The Rood Screen and history

continued.247 Sneinton St Alban account given by Mr E Hazel architect of

renovations and repairs.248 “ A Child’s Carol” written by Miss Dorothy Sides headmistress

of Carlton-on -Trent Church School.263 Caunton ancient pulpit thrown out in restoration in 1896

converted into a summer house and painted red was rescued by Major Hugh Hole, cleaned from its paint it turned out to be of silvery grey oak to be used as pulpit for Holme-by-Newark Church

VOL 10 NS. JAN 1937 No 1 - DEC 1937 No 12

1 Sherwood St Martin exterior picture and history.3 Southwell Cathedral re-leading of towers completed. 1936 saw

the completion of The Minster Yard levelling after 6 years labour.

7 Nottingham St George picture of The Resurrection Chapel as memorial to Mr C Guy Preston.

17 Southwell Dean Kaye’s bequest to “The British Museum” a collection of photographs of memorials slabs, brasses etc.

20 Aspley Church bells rehung and rededicated, dates and inscriptions.

24 Worksop Priory Lady chapel restoration.25 Southwell Cathedral Statutes in force, setting up of “Cathedral

Council”.42 Ordsall Church clergy vestry given by Mrs Haigh in memory of

her husband almost completed, present vestry to become side chapel and memorial window proposed and many other changes.

43 Colwick Church Rector reports collapse of principle roof beam, meeting convened.

45 Nottingham St Mary exterior photograph, visit by the Archbishop of York for thanksgiving of restoration.

47 Southwell Cathedral small brass plate inscribed and endowed on Sacristan Stall, Lady Hickling Kneeler and cushion for Bishop’s Chair.

50 Sir Richard Kaye page 17, Mr Goulding search for topographical views not found in British Museum.

57 Sneinton Church photograph of Lady Chapel Reredos.62 Fledborough during 1730-1745 the Rev. Sweetapple married

490 couples most of whom did not live in the parish making these irregular marriages.

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62 Snienton St Alban Bishop dedicated carved oak sedilia to the Rev Finch and oak credence table in memory of Mr & Mrs Newton.

64 Nottingham Sherwood new church of St Martin consecrated.65 Nottm. New Basford St Augustine interior photograph showing

chancel & screen.67 Southwell Cathedral saved from repetition of 1711 disaster by

efficient lightning conductors.72 Kelham Theological College picture.85 Porchester St James drawing of exterior and history, interior

picture on page 86. 88 Southwell Cathedral chapter house has 13 seats, Bishop’s

transcripts transferred from York, description of lead figure presented to Library by Duke of St Albans.

92 Edwalton photograph of what could possibly.98 Items on church bells in Nottingham and their various uses.100 Nottingham St Matthew various gifts unveiled and dedicated.101 East Kirkby new Lady Chapel of St Thomas dedicated, many

gifts of furnishings from parishioners.102 North Wheatley Queen Mary sends a gift of old Dresden china

from Marlborough.103 Colwick Old Church, Colonel Chaworth Musters applied for

faculty to remove Oak Panelling, family monuments and Window in the East end put in by his family.

103 Carlton Church gift of £500 towards rebuilding organ.103 Worksop Priory anonymous gift enables restoration of three

clerestory windows.104 Southwell Minister was Medieval Eagle Lectern used to contain

Peter’s Pence, compared with Cropredy near Banbury.105 Kimberly Church interior picture and history.107 Southwell Cathedral chalice veil used for the first time, thought

to be 200 years old, found in the rubbish on the demolition of St James Nottingham.

110 Chilwell Church old book found turns out to be Church Wardens’ accounts from 1825-1840.

110 Bole Church four gilded and painted wrought iron altar rails supports will be given to any Mission Church needing them.

119 Ordsall Church chamber organ for sale.121 Screveton Church consecration of addition of land for the

churchyard.123 Hucknall Church wooden Bell Frame perishing in many places.125 Sutton-in-Ashfield exterior picture of The New Church of St

Modwen and history.127 Southwell Cathedral Lady Hicking recruits nearly fifty ladies to

embroider kneelers for the Sanctuary and Choir.143 Rampton All Saints Font Cover in oak dedicated, gift of Mr &

Mrs Pearson, designed by Canon Rushby Smith work executed by Mr Charles Fenwick, many other gifts also given.

144 Staunton Church tower repaired and wrought iron gates given for the churchyard entrance.

145 East Markham St John the Baptist exterior picture and history.

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146 Foundation stones laid for permanent churches of St Mary Wollaton Park, and St Barnabas , Lenton Abbey.

150 Carlton-in-Lindrick recovery of Devil Stone by Worksop College Archaeol. Society.

161 Nottingham St Faith new two-manual organ dedicated.162 Sutton-in-Ashfield S Mowden stained glass window “The

Ascension” gift of Mr & Mrs Heathcote .163 Ordsall Church new clergy and choir vestry dedicated, new side

chapel to be furnished and the old altar restored.165 Nottingham St Barnabas exterior picture of church and

parsonage description of Lenton Parish.179 Laxton interesting list of goods from records from 1413 which

are now missing.180 Article from the Nottingham Guardian on ancient church

brasses which were not brass but Lattern.183 Hucknall gifts of Font Cover, Communion rails, credence shelf

for the Lady Altar.183 Tythby Holy Trinity Church new riddel posts for the high altar

dedicated.185 Nottingham print of Bluecoat School founded 1706.202 Mansfield St Marks description of decoration on the roof ribs

and oak canopy.204 Worksop St Mary & St Cuthbert celebrated the eight hundred

and thirty fourth anniversary of it’s dedication.213 Mansfield St Marks interior photograph.223 Carlton-in-the Willows new organ dedicated.228 Holme Church consistory court held to decide on additions to

rood screen found in favour of the DAC that the church had been fittingly restored. Mr Trueman taken to task for work done without a Faculty.

229 Southwell Cathedral memorial tablet to Archdeacon Hacking to be unveiled and dedicated, also recognition of the Cathedral Council to be made public.

235 Southwell Cathedral bundle of papers from York Registry contains drawings of Minster foundations by R.D.Noble.

245 Southwell Cathedral Diocesan Magazine back numbers 1903-1937 given to Minster Library by Lady Laura Ridding.

246 Newark Parish Church little left of the original church built in 1180, explanation in Dr Walkers ‘Little Black Book’.

VOL 11 NS. JAN 1938 No 1 - DEC 1938 No 12

1 Nottingham St George 1888-1938 drawing of sanctuary and east window and history

3 Gamston St Peter in need of restoration.5 Consecration of Bishops 1884 George Ridding; 1904 Edwyn

Hoskins; 1926 Bernard Francis Heywood; 1928 Henry Mosley; 1884 institution of Diocese; 1927 Division of the Diocese (separation from Derby); 1935 Transfer of Diocese to the Province of York from Canterbury.

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9 Winkburn St John of Jerusalem in urgent need of repair, exterior picture and list of problems including bell which has fallen and resting dangerously on floor of ringing chamber.

10 Southwell Cathedral memorial tablet unveiled and dedicated to the late Ven. Egbert Hacking first Archdeacon of Newark.

19 Southwell Minster “Opposite Number” photo of church on the Island of Reichenau, on Lake Constance in S. Germany on the borderline with Switzerland.

20 Sheffield Cathedral interior picture of the east end newly plastered and contrast with Victorian mis-treated wall.

24 Thoroton Church restored exterior picture and interesting history.

37 Winkburn St John of Jerusalem exterior picture and progress continued.

40 Nottingham Kimberley new pulpit dedicated; old pulpit for disposal, nominal sum.

40 Nottingham St Peter well known artist Mr C Gerring completes picture of church.

43 Southwell Minster Installation of the Very Rev W J Conybeare as Provost.

48 Southwell Minster account by Mr W A James librarian of the fire in 1711.

56 Holme By Newark continuation of account on page 228 S.D.M. 1937.

60 North Wheatley offer to defray the cost of electric light installation in Wheatley church by Mrs Oxley .

62 Saundby Church exterior picture and history.72 Notes from The Bishop on faculties.82 Costock St Giles exterior photograph and history.84 The Provost’s pays tribute to Mr Caroe architect who died in

March and an account of his work in The Minster.112 Nottingham St Mary additions to the Reredos and High Altar.114 Nottingham St George celebrates 50th jubilee.117 Nottingham Sneinton Parish Church new font cover presented by Mrs Pratt.118 Carburton Church dedication of stained glass window in

memory of the parents of Mrs J B Arthur of Welham hall.120 New Churches, Aspley, Wollaton (nearly complete) Lenton

Abbey new church near completion, St Cyprian’s, off Carlton road (consecrated 1935). St Martin’s Sherwood (consecrated 1936). St Modwen’s Sutton-in-Ashfield (consecrated 1937).

136 Sherwood St Martin new two-manual organ installed and dedicated, built by Messers Harisson and Harrison of Durham at a cost of £720.

136 Nottingham St Stephen Bobbers Mill Road stained glass window in the south aisle dedicated to the Rev Charles Douglas Gordon first vicar of the church.

138 Lenton St Barnabas exterior picture and history.141 Southwell Minster small silver coin found in the garden of the

Residence which bears the name of Constans.145 Southwell Minster Hon Librarian Mr W A James writes on rare

music books and history of the choir.55

150 Colston Bassett ruins made safe.150 Nottingham Holy Trinity parochial Hall dedicated.159 Orston Church chancel re-dedicated.160 Holme-by-Newark panelling made from box pews, chancel

whitewashed, path laid. Rood, statues, font cover, etc., opposed by D A C.

160 Attenborough Church, lost wardens account book discovered by Nevil Truman dated from 1825, handed back to the Vicar.

160 Blyth Church faculty application for restoration of the last bay of the north aisle.

162 Rainworth St Simon and St Jude exterior picture and history.163 Southwell Minster gift of post box made from wood out of the

Minster.178 Langar St Andrew bells not rung for 10 years appeal.180 Sutton-in-Ashfield St Mary altar in memory of Mr G W Briggs,

two candlesticks, and a cross in memory of the Rev A T Cowen dedicated.

180 Holme-by Newark the Rood figures given by the Rothwell family, Pulpit given by Major Hole and font cover to be blessed.

181 Brinsley parish church improvements, extension to the vestry and new doors to the main entrance and porch.182 Ordsall Church faculty for the permanent erection of the screen.182 Colwick plans for a new church to be built have been sent to Ecclesiastical

Commissioners.187 Southwell Cathedral 150 years old elm trees felled they had become dangerous.205 Mansfield St Marks, window depicting the Patron Saints of soldiers and architects dedicated in memory of James Handley Hopewell, given by his father.205 Mansfield many plans for extensions discussed.205 Langar Church “Cathedral Church of the Vale of Belvoir” and previous church

known as “Gisel Kirk” now disappeared

VOL 12 NS. JAN 1939 No 1 - DEC 1939 No 12

1 Nottingham St Mary Wollaton Park exterior picture and history.11 Nottingham St George chamber organ believed to be very early,

may be an Avery (article by Nevil Trueman).20 Saxondale St Martin pulled down by the “Stanhopes” after the

reformation.21 Costock oak panelling and curtain completing the enclosure of

the vestry dedicated, gift of Mrs Cryer and Mr W Jacobs in memory of their parents.

21 Hucknall Parish Church built about 1180 now thought to be earlier possibly 1090.

21 Gringley-on-the-Hill register dates from 1678.22 Worksop Priory large west window to be cleaned and re-leaded.24 North Wilford St Faith interior picture and history.

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40 Blyth Church memorials to the Mellish family and restored left bay of the north aisle dedicated.

42 Sneinton St Alban church council rejects the union of a united benefice with St Stephen and St Mathias.

42 Nottingham St Nicholas no wish to be amalgamated with St Peter and St James.

45 Ordsall Church new Altar Rails, a Tower Screen, and Side-Chapel Screen, gifts of Mrs Longbottom.

45 Eakring Church picture Icon donated by a Russian lady.47 Kellham picture and history of The Sacred Mission and page 48

picture of the crucifix.62 Nottingham Wilford St Wilfrid’s Church oak reredos and retable,

panelling, bishops chair and a faldstool dedicated.69 Blyth dedication of the last bay in the north aisle which has been

alienated from the church since the dissolution of the Monasteries in 1535.

75 Ordsall faculty for removal of the old screen and re-erection in its former place, screen dated about 1420.

91 Boughton St Matthew dedication of new altar frontals made by girls of Boughton Day School.

93 Worksop Priory exterior picture by “The Worksop Guardian” and history.

112 Rainworth new Church will be ready in June, many items of furniture, altar cloths etc. promised.

113 Eakring rector records a gift of a small engraving of a portrait of George Savile, Viscount Halifax given by Winston Churchill.

114 North Wilford St Faith work has started on the restoration.116 Picture of Church House, Park Row, and its connection with The

Grey Book.139 Report on Diocesan Conference held on June 7 at the Albert

Hall institute.155 Elizabethan Chalice illustrated and dated 1570 acquired.159 Headon Parish Church has a two manual American organ to give

free of charge to any Mission Hall in need.160 Bilsthorpe St Luke officially ceased to exist.163 Rainworth Church consecration, exterior picture and history.167 The Lutteral Psalter, and it’s connection with Southwell.179 Nottingham Archdeacon’s Court in the 16th and 17th centuries,

summary of cases.183 Kinoulton extension to village churchyard consecrated.185 Hucknall Torkard St Mary Magdalene exterior picture, book by

Canon Barber gives detailed account of discovery of foundations of earlier churches on site and Byron family.

186 Memorandum on the Faculty Jurisdiction measures 1938 and Rules Thereunder.

204 Nottingham St Anne many gifts.206 Newark Christ Church start made on new Church Hall.206 Worksop Priory account of repairs.206 Stoke Bardolph Church application to apply for faculty for

purchase of oak pulpit.206 Arnold St Mary site bought for new Sunday School building.

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208 Book by Nevil Trueman “How Church Walls should be Treated” pictures to illustrate mistakes.

213 Nottingham St Peter copies of translation of Nottingham’s oldest known book (The Gild Book 1459) to be on sale shortly.

217 Faculty Jurisdiction Measure 1938 important changes.231 North Wilford St Faith external picture and history.233 Southwell Minster Grammar School account of happenings.239 Southwell Sacrista Prebend bought by W E Player and given to

the cathedral Council to be used as a boarding house for choir school.

252 Kimberly detail of improvements and gifts given in the last six years.

239 Exterior picture of Sacrista Prebend.252 Mansfield St Laurence what to do in an air raid, church will be

open for communion.254 Wellow St Swithin exterior picture south side with tower, and

history.275 Langar St Andrew dedication of restored bells after death watch

beetle ravaged the Belfry, bells dated 1611, 1636, 1601 and 1611, a fifth bell added in 1859.

275 Sutton Bonington St Michael gift given by Miss Ellen Winifred Soames in 1935, pair of Churchwarden’s Staves, made of oak.

275 Carlton-in-Lindrick St John re-opened, interesting discoveries, portion of original stone high altar unearthed, dating from 11th or 12th century, part of Saxon doorway, on north side of chancel, and passage leading beneath present chancel. Laudian balustrade altar rail re-erected.

VOL 13 NS. JAN 1940 No 1 - DEC 1940 No 12

1 Wellow St Swithin interior picture and restoration details.5 Carlton-in-Lindrick details of restoration of the church.7 Nottingham St Mary problems when wealthy supporters move

out of the city and business premises take over.17 Colwick St John Baptist picture of proposed new church at Old

Colwick.23 East Drayton with Stokeham details of restoration of 17th

century altar rail, two extra panels added to the Holy table and other alterations.

31 Warsop Parish Church, memorial service for miners killed in recent disaster, proposal for use as part of the church as Miners Chapel.

31 Sutton-on-Trent carved hanging Rood in Chancel arch dedicated in memory of Rev William Clarke Bates, also Tablet of Purbeck marble placed at rear of Priest’s desk

31 Ordsal Church old screen restored and new one for side chapel. Another one for tower and ringer-gallery and many more improvements.

33 East Drayton Church restoration details34 Askham Church dedication of oak lectern.

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48 Gringley-on-the-Hill Rev H Minta writes “A Parish History” from its earliest beginnings to the present day.

50 Southwell Cathedral description of four very fine copes given to the Minster.

63 Beeston cemetery Chapel stained glass window dedicated in memory of Henry John Pearson and Laura Kate Pearson.

63 Carlton St Paul woven carpet for chancel and sanctuary presented by Mothers’ Union, was dedicated.

63 Carlton-in-Lindrick new west doors made from 500 year old roof and west arch found to date back to the 7th century.

63 Eastwood legacy for the upkeep and repair of grave monument of Fanny Maria Wyld in Eastwood cemetery.

63 Papplewick Church restoration account of gifts and improvements by Mr and Mrs Chadburn of Papplewick Hall.

71 Bequest to Kelham Hall for training ordinands.91 Stone laid for new Mission Church at Bullwell .95 Southwell Cathedral beacon on the Tower in 1588 to warn of

Spanish Armada.115 Orston Parish Church after recent restoration is now in need of

heating.119 Southwell Cathedral Airman’s chapel altar made from First

World War aeroplane which had crashed in France.128 Colwick Old Church bell and safe stored by Messers Taylor bell

founders until new church is ready.131 Southwell Cathedral Sunday October 6th, until further notice,

Evensong at 3.15 only instead of the usual services.133 Archdeacon’s certificate needed before disposal of iron railings.133 Upkeep of private graves a matter of law.

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6 Diocesan Advisory Committee draws attention to maintenance of drains.

12 List of vanished churches.13 Gamston St Peter and St Paul may be traced back to Saxon

times, history in great detail.29 Nottingham University Librarian G Ellis Flack appeals for copies

of parish or church histories within the diocese, list provided of churches already completed.

35 Gringley St Paul 1678 subscribes to the rebuilding of St Paul’s London which was destroyed in the great fire in 1666

39 Hawtonville Christ Church parish enlarged with building of a new Church Hall.

39 Mr Truman appeals for photographs, postcards, guide books et, for the “Board of National Records” in view of damage by air raids.

48 Winkburn St John of Jerusalem now restored and paid for, two bells ready to be re-hung but the third bell is cracked.

New Format owing to paper shortage the magazine is now in smaller format.

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12 Safeguarding Church Treasures, Mr Truman thinks they should be stored safely until after the war.

16 Lenton Parish Church centenary, foundation stone was laid on 11th June 1841.

42 List of photographs received after appeal.59 Church House library acquire gift of many hundreds of books

from the late Canon Coghill’s library.60 Wear Memorials, faculties for individual memorials not

recommended until after the War.64 Nottingham Holy Trinity celebrates centenary.71 Bishop Barry loses all his possessions in blitz.80 Nottingham St Peter extract from “The Story of Seven Hundred

Years” a history of the church.80 Nottingham St Nicholas destroyed in the Civil War, rebuilt in

1678.80 Nottingham St Michael and All Angels Radford, parish boundary

map on back page of parish magazine.St Augustine, New Basford, printed list of roads on front cover.

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119 Vicar of Walseby discovers documents of the oldest existing register dated from 1579 preserved between two pages of a service book.

119 East Drayton manuscript of the Gradual early 15th century according to the Use of York which is now in the Bodlian.

121 Gedling a village, description of the village before it became asuburb of Nottingham.

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75 Great Roods, Roods in Southwell dioceses listed on page.77 Welbeck Colliery Village St Hilda’s church cleaned and re-

decorated, mentioned in the Diocesan Calendar1939 and 1957.78 Bulwell plans for War Memorial Fund and improving the

approach the church.91 Upton St Peter oak needed for doors and panelling etc.111 Faculties New Regulation use of brass and other ferrous metals

to cease during war time (wood and silver suggested) as alternatives.

154 Chapel of St Nicholas Warsop (The Miner’s Chapel)

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18 Southwell Minster gift of silver cross and candlesticks by Mrs Becher for the high altar designed by The Warham Guild, craftsman Mr Wilkins.

51 Nottingham St Bartholomew built 1900, previous services were in an Iron church.

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58 Nottingham St Catherine vicar Mr Fraser leaves a collection of books for the clergy or others who might appreciate them.

74 Southwell Minster celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the diocese, sermon by the Archbishop of York, his first official visit.

129 Church House Nottingham offer of a green altar frontal and super frontal to any church in need.

134 Toc H 72 St James Street Nottingham open a Quiet Room for reading.

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24 Mansfield St Augustine, Magazine for 1945 shows a striking black and white study of the future Church.

24 Worksop St Anne Lady Robinson left £2,000 to the endowment fund.

76 Gedling, single keyboard, foot pedal organ ,13 stops, knee swells, perfect condition for sale.

77 Balderton, disposal of velvet altar cloth.104 American Organ available for any Mission Church, apply to

Church House, Park Row, Nottingham.120 Nottingham St Andrew service of re-dedication and

consecration.

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117 Mansfield St Mark consecrated November 24th 1897 prepares for Jubilee.

128 Greasley parish magazine has an interesting article on history of Dedication Festival

129 Balderton considers plan to flatten gravestones because of problems in the north-east corner of the graveyard.

130 Adbolton, poem to commemorate the second centenary of the disappearance of the Church of All Hollows Michaelmas Day 1746.

142 Radford All Angels, 57th Dedication Festival.142 Sneinton St Alban 65th Dedication Festival.

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14 Carlton-in-Lindrick, English Oak Lectern with revolving top, Pewter Plat engraved with names of the Fallen, Bible with names of the Fallen recorded in gold letters inside the cover and four memorial brass vases in memory dedicated.

15 Warsop (they were not bombed) send air raid funds to St Luke’s Liverpool.21 Plumtree Rectory the vicar has a Brass Altar Cross 20” high and

a pair of candlesticks to give to any church where they would be of use.

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44 The Disposal of Cremation Ashes, commercial company should not be allowed to supersede the Church as custodian of human remains.

45 63 Mansfield St Mark, plans for Jubilee Fund, new site for All Saints church, new temporary church of St Luke on Sutton Road, rebuilding organ at St Mark’s and organ for St Aidan’s.

78 “White Marble” imports of unworked white marble only, will be licensed, to stop the flood of engraved monuments from Italy.

86 Mansfield St Mark, consecrated in 1897 by Bishop Ridding, prepares to celebrate Jubilee.

99 South Collingham, Oak Chancel Screen and Rood, designed by Mr Martin Travers, dedicated in memory of the Rev A J Maxwell.

128 Linby, clock to be installed in church tower, and a inscribed tablet in memory of the late Rector A B Reid.

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8 Article by Nevil Truman “the Choice of Stained Glass”12 “The Church and Art” preservation and storage of church

treasures during wartime.45 Southwell Cathedral, Friends of Southwell Cathedral were

formed in 1946.47 Bunney small Roman bowl believed to be 1st century to be

placed in church for time being.47 Radford Christ Church to be transferred to All souls and the

building demolished.60 Diocesan Registrar’s Notice, Faculty must be obtained before

installation of broadcasting equipment.80 Southwell Minster, gift of silver wafer box given by the

chaplains who returned from the war, in memory of their colleagues who were killed.

85 Bulwell St John, new organ installed, pipe organ for sale.161 Kelham and Averham, Bassoon played for services before the

acquisition of organs161 Pilsley St Mary the Virgin, picture of carved oak pulpit.176 Mansfield Parish Church, gift of two new churchwarden’s

staves.176 Nottingham All Saint, gift of Altar Prayer Book by Mr and Mrs

Norman Todd.176 Lady Bay All Hallows, Processional Cross dedicated.176 Churches in danger, Old Radford, Nottingham Holy Trinity, and

Attenborough.

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15 Halam St Michael, new sanctuary curtains and church decorated

15 Kinoulton vestry badly cracked probably due to faulty drain.15 Hickling Chancel floor and window in need of attention.

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22 Scrooby Church spire in dangerous condition, Society of Mayflower Descendants in America pay for repairs.

22 Archbishop Sandy’s had a palace at Scrooby 38 rooms in 1575. The manor which adjoined it is still in existence.

32 Hawton Church Easter Sepulchre thoroughly cleaned.33 Carlton-in-Lindrick roof of South Aisle in need of repair and

woodwork underneath is rotten.33 Hickling south aisle eastend relaid with concrete flags instead of

red and black quarries. Discovery of unusual hooks in chancel roof timbers in form of a mermaid with her tail forming the hook to hang oil lamps.

33 Kinoulton Church vestry foundations in a poor way, rebuilding recommended.

33 Bircotes Church path in front of church mended44 Porchester St James, housed temporarily in a barn.47 Southwell Minster, Nevil Truman writes about St Eadburg.68 Elton dedication of new oak seats and panelling.68 Bulwell Parish Church to have new clock thanks to Nottingham

Corporation.83 Nottingham St George temporary repairs to roof, lighting needs

re-wiring and boiler cracked.84 Nottingham St Saviour work begun on restoration of the

exterior.84 Radford St Michael and All Angels church roof in need of

attention.84 Scarrington Church spire in need of repair and spouting on the

north side replacing also new organ needed.107 Colwick new Church built, interesting and detailed account of

new building with details of limited materials.117 Grove Church plan for making roof watertight and dislodging

Jackdaws from church tower.117 Nottingham St Nicholas to have new painted notice board

outside the church, awaiting news for organ repair.118 Mansfield Woodhouse bells re-hung on ball-bearings by Taylor’s

of Loughborough dedicated and Tablet to commemorate the work unveiled.

118 Nottingham St Peter Renaissance organ case which came from York Minster in 1807 badly in need of repair.

123 Shelton and Cotham churches restored and decorated.123 Newstead Abbey, scheme proposed for providing memorial

plaque to David Livingstone where the explorer has stayed for some months while he wrote some of his most famous books.

135 Newark Parish Ch, space on wall booked for War Memorial in stone by Mr Kiddey.

135 Mansfield St John, loud speakers placed in church and microphone renewed.

135 Mansfield Woodhouse Church, blue carpet for Lady Chapel given by family of Mrs Ada Rathbone.

135 Halam St Michael, new altar cross dedicated, given by Mrs Allcroft in memory of the family, it matches the renaissance candlesticks.

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135 Kinoulton Church, vestry re-built, foundations reinforced with iron rods and drains re-laid.

151 Sneinton St Alban, proposal to install stained glass window in south side of the nave agreed.

151 Winkburn Church, interior decorated with distemper completed, gutters and down pipe repaired, plaster and stonework still in need of attention.

151 Farnsfield church, church roof repaired and clock gilded but interior needs replastering.

151 Mansfield St John’s church yard paved168 Bothamsall: Fabric Restoration, floor of ringing chamber unsafe,

bell frame beyond repair, parapet and turret fallen and leak in tower roof.

168 Mansfield St John appeal for a new organ.169 Eaton All Saints : restoration under way.169 Gamston Church Choir and Sanctuary re-coloured ivory-white.169 Ordsall: Processional Cross given in 1898 restored.186 Bothamsall church tower in need of extensive repairs before clock can be set in

motion. 186 Tythby church has electric organ blower installed and hope electric lighting scheme

will soon be completed186 Colston Bassett, electing heating system now complete .192 St Thomas Church, Park Row, Nottingham, wish to trace screen in memory of Sarah McCraith moved when church was demolished

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